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About the 2012 Journal Cover The cover image visually represents the emphasis of the Central Texas

Annual Conference to energize and equip local churches in their growth toward being vital congregations. The tree represents growth

of our churches as they are supported by the equipping and energizing hands of the annual conference. Growing from the tree are symbols that represent the five signs of a vital congregation: people raising hands to God (worship), hands lifting water (professions of faith),

people united in a circle (small groups), hands reaching out to each other (missions) and dollars in a heart (benevolent giving).

OFFICIAL JOURNAL

2012

CENTRAL TEXAS

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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The United Methodist Church

BEING THE

One hundred and forth sixth annual session since organization Forth fifth session since the organization of the

United Methodist Church

Forty third session since merger of the previous Central Texas Conference with a group of churches of the previous

West Texas Conference Held in Waco, Texas, June 3-6, 2012

Rev. Dr. Randy Wild, Editor

Associate Editor, Mavis Howell

Permanent records of the Central Texas Conference are located in the Archives and History Depository. Currently records are in possession

of the conference secretary in fireproof cabinets.

The Archives and History Depository for the Central Texas Conference is The West Library at Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas

Printed by Lendan Communications

Fort Worth, Texas

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Officers of the Annual Conference .................................................... 3 B. Boards, Centers, Committees, Councils, Teams, Task Groups ....... 11 C. Roll of the Conference ...................................................................... 25 D. Daily Proceedings ............................................................................. 77 E. Business of the Annual Conference .................................................. 103 F. Appointments .................................................................................... 129 G. Reports .............................................................................................. 151 H. Memoirs ............................................................................................. 319 I. Roll of Deceased Ministerial Members ............................................. 327 J. Historical............................................................................................ 335 K. Guiding Principles & Best Practices .................................................. 337 L. Policies & Procedures ....................................................................... 343 M. Pastoral Records ............................................................................... 355 N. Financial Statements ......................................................................... 369 O. Statistical Tables ............................................................................... 371 P. Index .................................................................................................. 389

Central Texas Conference Journal 2012

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BISHOP J. MICHAEL LOWRY

Resident Bishop, Central Texas Conference The United Methodist Church


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THE EXTENDED CABINET

Back Row: Gary Lindley, Luther Henry, Carol Woods, Steve McIver

Middle Row: Georgia Adamson, Randy Wild, Don Scott, Rankin Koch

Front Row: Ginger Bassford, Bishop Mike Lowry, Bob Holloway

RETIREES

Back Row: George Sutton, Tom Faile, Lynn Moore, Tom Connolly

Front Row: Bishop Mike Lowry, Sandra Hippman


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ELDERS IN FULL CONNECTION

Back Row: Kyland Dobbins, Steve Moss, Tae Beckling, Kevin Wilson, Estee Valendy, Robert Nimocks, Holly Dittrich Front Row: Mike Love, Bishop Mike Lowry, Jane Woodward

DEACONS IN FULL CONNECTION

Kay Lancaster, Bishop Mike Lowry, Amy Tate-Almy, Greg Shapley


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PROVISIONAL ELDERS

Back Row: David Ray, Daniel Hawkins Front Row: Bishop Mike Lowry, Meg Witmer-Faile, Mike Rodden

PROVISIONAL DEACON

Bishop Mike Lowry, Joy Roberson


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Officers of the Annual Conference

President—Bishop J. Michael Lowry, 464 Bailey, Fort Worth 76107; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622, Fax 817/332-4609; [email protected] Secretary—Randy Wild, 464 Bailey, Fort Worth 76107; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622, Fax 817/338-4541; [email protected] Treasurer—David Stinson, 464 Bailey, Fort Worth 76107; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622, Fax 817/338-4541; [email protected] Statistician—John Dirk, 21000 Woodway Drive, Waco 76712; 254/751-0411, Fax 254/399-6731; [email protected] Lay Leader—Kim Simpson, 3905 Lake Powell Dr., Arlington 76016; 817/478-0869; [email protected]

Conference Service Center 464 Bailey Avenue, Fort Worth 76107; 817/877-5222 800/460-8622, Fax 817/338-4541; www.ctcumc.org

Center for Leadership

Assistant to Bishop & Executive Director—Georgia Adamson Director of Operations—Nancy Schusler Director of Communications & IT— J. Vance Morton IT Coordinator—Calvin Scott Digital Media Coordinator/Webmaster—Julian Hobdy

Center for Evangelism & Church Growth

Executive Director—Gary Lindley Director of Operations—Jeff Jones Specialist: Youth & Young Adults—Leanne Johnston Center Administrator—Susan Briles Evangelism & Church Growth Facilitator—Ed George

Center for Mission Support

Executive Director—Randy Wild Center Administrator—Mavis Howell Director of Missions—Dawne Phillips Mission Experience Coordinator—Kyland Dobbins Archives & History—Calvin Scott Comptroller—David Stinson Benefits Administrator—Shawn-Marie Riley Financial Assistant—Donna Piper Center Support—Madora Ratliff Mission Support Assistant—Sheryl Crumrine Hospitality—Alyssum Power Hospitality—Rachel Bush

Board of Ordained Ministry Assistant—Kathy Ezell 464 Bailey Avenue, Fort Worth 76107 682/235-1037, Fax 817/338-4541; [email protected]


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District Offices

Central—Don Scott, District Superintendent Physical Address: 1512 Lake Air Suite #112, Waco 76710 Mailing Address: PO Box 20755, Waco 76702 254/776-8740, Fax 866/563-2008 [email protected] Cathy Moore, District Administrator East—Bob Holloway, District Superintendent 6815 Manhattan Blvd., Suite 112, Fort Worth 76120-1204 817/451-7796, Fax 877/678-3750 [email protected] Clara Downey, District Administrator North—Virginia O. (Ginger) Bassford, District Superintendent Physical Address: 1421 Sloan St, Weatherford 76086 Mailing Address: PO Box 67, Weatherford 76086 817/599-9541, 888/423-5378, Fax 817/599-9547 [email protected] Cheri Walton, District Administrator South—Rankin Koch, District Superintendent Physical Address: 102 North 2nd St., Temple, 76501 Mailing Address: PO Box 1997, Temple, 76503-1997 254/773-2481, Fax 254/773-4163 [email protected] Amy Robbins, District Administrator West—Carol Woods, District Superintendent Physical Address: 422 W. Washington, Stephenville, 76401 Mailing Address: PO Box 2570, Stephenville, 76401 254/965-2594, Fax 254/965-3317 [email protected] Carolyn Jamar, District Administrator


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Officers of Institutions Relating to the Conference

HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY—President, Larry L. Earvin, 900 Chicon St., Austin 78702; 512/505-3000, Fax 512/505-3190

LYDIA PATTERSON INSTITUTE—President, Socorro deAnda, Box 11, El Paso 79940; 915/533-8286

METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME—President, Tim Brown, 1111 Herring Ave., Waco 76708; 254/753-0181, 800/284-0410 Fax 254/755-7609

METHODIST MISSION HOME—Executive Director, Jennifer Sample, 6487 Whitby, San Antonio 78240; 210/696-2410, 800/964-0410, Fax 210/669-1866

MOUNT SEQUOYAH—Executive Team, John & Sheri Altland, 150 NW Skyline Dr. Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701; 479/443-4531, Fax 479/443-4569

PERKINS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY—Dean, Dr. William B. Lawrence, Box 750133, Dallas 75275; 412/768-2534

SAINT PAUL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY—President, Myron F. McCoy, 5123 Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO 64127; 816/483-9600

SOUTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION—Executive Director of Mission & Administration, David Severe, Box 61069, Oklahoma City 73146; 405/202-9846

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY—President, R. Gerald Turner, Box 750100, Dallas, 75275; 214/768-3300

SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY—President, Jake Schrum, Box 770, Georgetown 78627-0770; 512/863-6511, Fax 512/863-5788; www.southwestern.edu

TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST—Chaplain/Director of Golden Cross, Rev. Dr. Eric Smith, 1301 Pennsylvania, Ft. Worth 76104; 817/882-2092

TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCE SYSTEM—President & CEO, Doug Hawthorne, 612 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 900, Arlington 76011; 682/236-7900, Fax 817/462-7883

TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCE SYSTEM—Senior Vice President, Barclay Berdan, 612 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 900, Arlington 76011; 682/236-7900

TEXAS UNITED METHODIT COLLEGE ASSOCIATION—President, Bishop Dan Soloman, McMurray Station, Box 206, Abilene 79697; 325/793-3905; [email protected]

TEXAS METHODIST FOUNDATION—President, Thomas R. Locke, 11709 Boulder Lane, Suite #110, Austin 78726-1808; 512/331-9971m 800/933-5502, Fax 512/331-0670

TEXAS METHODIST FOUNDATION—Field Staff for Central Texas, J. Eric McKinney, 3215 W. 4th St., Fort Worth 79107; 817/336-0477, Fax 817/336-0478; [email protected]

TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY—President, Frederick G. Slabach, 1201 Wesleyan, Fort Worth 76105; 817/531-4444, Fax 817/531-4425

WESLEYAN HOME—Administrator, Chris Spence, 139 Estrella, Georgetown 78628; 512/868-1205


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General Conference Delegates CLERGY

Michael McKee PO Box 1461, Hurst 76053 817/282-7394-w [email protected] 817/285-8066-h Tim Bruster 800 W 5th St., Ft. Worth 817/339-5060-w [email protected] 817/885-7805-h Mary Spradlin 4200 Camp Bowie, Ft. Worth 76107 817/737-3161-w [email protected] 817/909-4248-h Brenda Wier 334 Cove Rd., Gordon 76453 940/769-4420-h [email protected] John McKellar 185 S. White’s Chapel Rd. Southlake 76092 817/481-4147-w [email protected] 817/431-9374-h Debra Crumpton 6200 Williams Dr. Georgetown 78628 512/930-5959-w [email protected] 512/869-7838-h

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Tom Harkrider 6658 Gascony Place, Ft. Worth 76132 817/882-4710-w [email protected] 817/423-0615-h Steve McIver PO Box 545, Ferris 75125 214/946-3353-w [email protected] 972/576-0988-h Ethan Gregory PO Box 1283, Mineral Wells 76068 940/325-6584-h [email protected] Kim Simpson 3905 Lake Powell Dr. Arlington 76016 817/478-0869-h [email protected] Ed Komandosky 2207 Gladnell St. Taylor 76574 512/365-7396-h [email protected] Carolyn Stephens 9104 Dove Ct. Ft. Worth 76126 817/249-0193-h [email protected]

Jurisdictional Conference Delegates CLERGY

Tom Robbins, Jr. PO Box 773, Temple 76503 254/722-4000-w [email protected] 254/773-5269-h Clifton Howard 2045 SE Green Oaks Blvd. Arlington 76018 817/465-3043-w [email protected] Chris Hayes 1025 Johnson Rd., Keller 76248 817/431-1332-w [email protected] 817/337-5710-h Jeannie Trevino-Teddlie 2320 Primrose, Ft. Worth 76111 214/768-2768-w [email protected] 817/834-0471-h Paul Gravley 3433 Fall Creek Hwy, Granbury 76049 817/326-4242-w [email protected] Jerry Chism 2621 Bedford Rd. Bedford 76021 817/354-9038-w [email protected] 817/735-9407-h

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Paula Whitbeck 106 Walnut Tree Loop, Georgetown 78628 800/269-2244 Ext. 4695-w 512/868-1460-h [email protected] Cynthia Rives 2131 Woodland, Stephenville 76401 254/968-5785-h Mary Percifield PO Box 673, Alvarado 76009 817/790-2295-h [email protected] Darcy Deupree 6402 County Day Trail, Ft. Worth 76132 817/319-9076-w darcy [email protected] 817/319-9076-h Joan Gaspard 504 Englewood Lane, Hurst 76053 817/284-8372-w [email protected] 817/399-2715-h Corliss McBride 5618 Wilshire Dr., Waco 76710 254/776-4499-w [email protected] 254/776-4499-h

Jurisdictional Conference Alternate Delegates CLERGY

Randy Wild 464 Bailey Ave., Ft. Worth 76107 817/877-5222-w [email protected] 817/572-3179-h Karen Greenwaldt PO Box 340003, Nashville, TN 37203 615/340-7022-w [email protected] Lara Whitley 2617 Crestwood Dr., Burleson 76028 817/558-9801-w [email protected] Mike Ramsdell 777 N, Walnut Creek, Mansfield 76003 817/477-2287-w [email protected]

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Darlene Alfred 2811 Chisholm Trail, Salado 76571 254/526-0382-w [email protected] 254/526-0382-h Edith Jones 4113 Willow Way, Ft. Worth 76133 817/292-5668-h [email protected] Joseph Boatman 1115 Shady Oak Trail, Mansfield 76063 817/473-2401-h [email protected] Gayland Daugherty 1600 Highway 588, Comanche 76442 254/842-5514-h [email protected]


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CONFERENCE CORE LEADERSHIP TEAM Chairperson: Bishop Mike Lowry, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Conference Lay Leader: Kim Simpson, 3905 Lake Powell Dr, Arlington 76016; 817/478-0869 One lay representative from each of the geographical districts Central District: Lisa Shaver, 2208 N. 52nd St, Waco 76710; 254/715-7000 East District: Brad Cozart, 1005 Williams St, Ennis 75119; 972/875-1927 North District: Darcy Deupree, 6402 Country Day Tr, Ft. Worth 76132; 817/319-9076 South District: Darlene Alfred, 2811 Chisholm Tr, Salado 76571; 254/947-8188 West District: Kevin Caraway, 309 CR 4511, DeLeon 76444; 254/893-5629 Three At-Large persons appointed by Bishop: Andrew Nunley, PO Box 15855, Ft. Worth 76119; 817/921-5673 Mike Young, 3433 Fall Creek Hwy, Granbury 76049; 817/326-4242 Paul Gravley, 7917 Hosta Way, Ft. Worth 76123; 817/370-6439 Ex Officio Members: Assistant to the Bishop & the Executive Director of the Center for Leadership: Georgia Adamson, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Executive Director of the Center for Evangelism & Church Growth: Gary Lindley, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Executive Director of the Center for Mission Support: Randy Wild, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Cabinet Dean: Bob Holloway, 6815 Manhattan Blvd., #120, Ft. Worth 76120; 817/451-7796 Task Forces currently operating under guidance of Conference Core Leadership: Personnel – David Scott 2012 Annual Conference Planning Team – Rankin Koch

CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP Center Executive Leadership Team: Clifton Howard, Kim Simpson, Mike Young Conference Nominations & Leadership Development Team: (One lay leader or district designee from each of the 6 districts and one clergy from each of the 6 districts) Chairperson: Bishop Mike Lowry, Vice Chairperson/Secretary: Georgia Adamson Clergy: Central District: Denise Bell-Blakely, 1212 N. 5th St. Waco 76707; 214/374-3599 East District: Mike Dawson, 5601 Pleasant Run Rd, Colleyville 76043; 817/281-5254 North District: Jason Jones, PO Box 126 Aledo 76008; 817/441-8329 South District: Stephen Schmidt, 101 W. Avenue F, Cooperas Cove 76522; 254/547-3729 West District: Matt Hall, PO Box 386, Hamilton 76531; 254/386-8155 New Church Starts: Wade Killough, PO Box 832, Cedar Park 78630; 512/940-2991


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Lay: Central District: Aaron Kenniger (youth), 422 Cobbs Ln, Waco 76708; 254/230-3078 East District: Mary Percifield, PO Box 673, Alvarado 76009; 817/790-2295 North District: South District: Joe Holman, 271 Meadow Glen Rd, Killeen; 76543; 254/699-7689 West District: Jerry Bloodworth, 1135 CR 516, Hamilton 76531; 409/767-1176 New Church Starts: John Adcock Ex Officio Members: Bishop Mike Lowry, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Vice Chairperson: Georgia Adamson, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Executive Director of the Center for Evangelism & Church Growth: Gary Lindley, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Executive Director of the Center for Mission Support: Randy Wild, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Cabinet Dean: Bob Holloway, 6815 Manhattan Blvd., #120, Ft. Worth 76120; 817/451-7796 Central District: Don Scott, PO Box 20755, Waco 76702; 254/776-8740 East District: Bob Holloway, 6815 Manhattan Blvd. Ste. 112 Ft. Worth 76120; 817/451-7796 North District: Virginia O. (Ginger) Bassford, PO Box 67, Weatherford 76086; 817/599-9541, 888/423-5378 South District: Rankin Koch, PO Box 1997, Temple 76503; 254/773-2481 West District: Carol Woods, PO Box 2570 Stephenville 76401; 254/965-2594 Lay Leader: Kim Simpson, 3905 Lake Powell Dr, Arlington 76016; 817/478-0869 UMW President: Cynthia Rives, 2131Woodland, Stephenville 76401; 254/968-5785 UMM President: Joseph Silvas, 937 Ascension Dr, Hurst 76053; 817/590-1609 President of Conference Council on Youth Ministry: Kevin Gregory, PO Box 1283, Mineral Wells 76067; 940/452-7174 Chairperson of Task Force on Inclusiveness: Pat Loomis, 614 Goldeneye Dr, Granbury 76049; 817/579-7102

BOARD OF LAITY Chairperson: Conference Lay Leader: Kim Simpson, 3905 Lake Powell Dr, Arlington 76016; 817/478-0869 Associate Conference Lay Leader: Tom Harkrider, 6658 Gascony Pl, Ft. Worth 76132; 817/423-0615

One District Lay Leader from each geographical district: Central District: East District: Cliff Dobbins, 2908 Huntington Dr, Ft. Worth 76119; 817/534-6474 North District: Darcy Deupree, 6402 Country Day Tr, Ft. Worth 76132; 817/319-9076 South District: Darlene Alfred, 2811 Chisholm Tr, Salado 76571; 254/947-8188 West District: Jerry Bloodworth, 1135 CR 516, Hamilton 76531; 409/767-1176 Ex Officio: Bishop Mike Lowry, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Georgia Adamson, Assistant to Bishop/Executive Director of Center for Leadership: 464 Bailey Ave., Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622


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BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY Cabinet Representative: Bob Holloway, Dean of Cabinet, 6815 Manhattan Blvd., #120, Ft. Worth 76120; 817/451-7796 Registrar/Administrative Secretary: Kathy Ezell, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107; 682/235-1037

BOM Office Name Email Cabinet Rep Bob Holloway [email protected] Chair Mike McKee [email protected] Chair, Joint Com. on Incap. Carol Gibson [email protected] Chair, Local Pastors and Assoc. Mem. Mike Kerzee [email protected]

Chair, Order of Deacons Page Hines [email protected] Chair, Order of Deacons Rachel Heyduck [email protected] Chair, Order of Elders Chris Mesa [email protected] Chair, Order of Elders Ramon Smith [email protected] Chair, Psych Assessment Steve Langford [email protected] CRC Chair, Deacons Brenda Wier [email protected] CRC Chair, Elders Katie Long [email protected] Lay Representative Ben Lake - Lay [email protected] Registrar, ABLC/ Extension Holly Dittrich [email protected] Registrar, Candidacy Chris Hayes [email protected] Registrar, Deacons Matt Ybanez [email protected] Registrar, Elders Will Cotton [email protected] Registrar, Local Pastors Lee Trigg [email protected] Registrar, Local Pastors Danny Tenney [email protected] Registrar, Residency Mary Spradlin [email protected] Registrar, Residency Lianne Turner [email protected] Treasurer Johnel Louie - Lay [email protected] Vice Chair Jim Conner [email protected]

Members: Class of 2016: Class of 2020 Class of 2024 Ben Lake (S) Layperson Connally Dugger (C) Retired Elder Tom Beaty (W) Elder Page Hines (N) Deacon Doug Boston (E) Layperson Will Cotton (E) Elder Matt Hall (W) Elder Kory Koch (C) Elder Matthew Ybanez (E) Deacon Steve Langford (S) Elder Royce Daugherty (W) Layperson Jeff Miller (S) Elder Katie Long (C) Elder-Extension Chris Hayes (E) Elder Louis Carr, Jr. (E) Elder Mike McKee (E) Elder Johnel Louie (S) Layperson Joseph Nader (E) Elder-Extension Carol Gibson (E) Elder Holly Dittrich (E) Elder-Extension Ben Disney (N) Elder Edie Jones (N) Layperson Mary Percifield (E) Layperson Don Scroggs (W) Elder Ed Komandosky (S) Layperson Mary Spradlin (N) Elder Sandra Oliver (S) Layperson Brenda Wier (E) Retired Deacon Mary Weathers (N) Layperson Judy Richmond (W) Elder David Mosser (E) Elder Lianne Turner (W) Elder Lynn Grandstaff (E) Layperson Marilynn Banks (S) Layperson Gene Gurley (S) Elder Mike Ramsdell (E) Elder Jim Connor (N) Elder Lee Trigg (S) Elder Armando Alvarado (E) Elder Eric Smith (E) Elder-Extension Chris Mesa (C) Elder Mike Kerzee (C) Associate Member Mike Redd (N) Elder Brad Brittain (C) Elder Christi Robbins (E) Elder Daniel So (C) Elder Brady Johnston (N) Elder Todd Renner (E) Elder Jeanne Waggener (C) Layperson Danny Tenney (E) Elder David Alexander (E) Elder Dean Posey (N) Elder Ramon Smith (E) Elder Miriam Georg (E) Deacon Rachel Heyduck (E) Deacon Nathan Firmin (E) Deacon Coaching/Mentoring for Effectiveness: Bishop’s Appointees (3): Eric Smith, Leah Hidde-Gregory, Tim Bruster Board of Ministry Appointees (2): Ex Officio member with vote: Dean of Cabinet, Bob Holloway; Executive Director of Center for Leadership, Georgia Adamson

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Committee on Investigations: By General Conference action, this goes away December 31, 2012 Clergy in Full Connection: Doyle Allen, Karen Granderson, Kay Hawkins, Tim Bruster Alternate Clergy in Full Connection: Bob Weathers, Donna Ware, James Terry Professing Members: Bliss Dodd, Curtis Lackey, Hiram Smith Alternate Professing Members: Earl Cox, Myrtis Parker, Patricia Stroman Committee on Investigation for Diaconal Ministers: Diaconal Ministers – Professing Members: Dawn Gilliland, Judy Ivey, Patricia Stroman, Rosalind Shirley Alternate Diaconal Ministers – Professing Members: Ken Smith, Melissa Hernandez, Walt Milner Clergy in Full Connection: Jane Woodward, John Aymond, Thomas McDermott Alternate Clergy in Full Connection: Clifton Howard, Thomas Childs Administrative Review Committee: Clergy in Full Connection: Bobby Cullen, Quinton Gibson, Tom Robbins, Jr., Alternate Clergy in Full Connection: Howard Martin, Phyllis McDougal

District Committees on Ministry: (submitted by district leadership team after election by District Conference) Central: Chris Mesa - Chairperson Brad Brittain Connally Dugger Daniel So Gwendolyn McKnuckles Harolyn Brooks Jay Fraze Jeanne Waggener Jill Hall Jimmy Sansom Katie Long Leslie Byrd Mike Kerzee Pat Stroman Robert Campbell Robyn Young Su Milam Thomas Q. Robbins District Superintendent: Don Scott East: Philip Rhodes - Chairperson Allyson Paxton Andrew Nunley Ann Hitt Bryan Patrick Carol Gibson Denise Luper Grant Jacobs Jerry Chism Joe Carmichael Keith Murray Kevin Wilson Kim Simpson Lacy Pulliam Lisa Neslony Louis Carr Lynne Grandstaff Mike Dawson Mike Ramsdell Pete Barnett Tom Faile Robin Stevens Todd Renner Walt Milner Will Cotton District Superintendent: Bob Holloway North: Nancy Allen – Co-Chairperson Ginger Watson – Co-Chairperson Bobby Cullen – Registrar Robert Nimocks – Asst. Registrar Ben Disney Beth Evers Billy Strayhorn Brady Johnston Dawne Phillips Jason Jones Jason Valendy Jim McClurg Lainie Ereno Lara Whitley Lori Cotton Mary Fortner Paul Gravley Raul Gutierrez Tim Bruster Tim Jarrell Tom Duckworth Tom Harkrider Ginger Bassford – District Superintendent


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South: Darren Walker – Chairperson Johnny Miller – Registrar Stephen Schmidt – Secretary Bill Moore Bob Soulen Brenda Adkins Darlene Alfred Dennis Turk George Brightwell Jeff Miller Johnel Louie Ken Smith Kissa Vaughn Lee Trigg Peggy Ford Quinton Gibson Ron Bellomy Ryan Kiblinger Sharon Myers Steve Langford Steve Moss Tom Robbins Rankin Koch – District Superintendent West: Don Scroggs - Chairperson Matt Hall – Registrar Andrew Tyler Curtis Lackey Howard Martin Judy Jackson Judy Richmond Kevin Caraway Laraine Waughtal Lianne Turner Mike Hannah Royce Daugherty Steve Holston Carol Woods – District Superintendent

COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY Chairperson: Tom Harkrider, 6658 Gascony Pl, Ft. Worth 76132; 817/882-4710 Vice Chairperson: John McKellar, 185 S. White’s Chapel, Southlake 76092; 817/481-4174 Secretary: Judy Jackson, PO Box 1111, Mineral Wells 76068; 940/325-9224 Clergy: (3) Judy Richmond, PO Box 273, DeLeon 76444; 254/893-6540 Leslie Byrd, PO Box 247, Kerens 75144; 903/396-2372 Clifton Howard, 2045 SE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington 76018; 817/465-5967 Additional Members (2) (Youth) Andrew Trigg, 2701 Cedar Springs Pl, Round Rock 78681 Kevin Gregory, PO Box 1283, Mineral Wells 76067 Laywomen: (3) Judy Jackson, PO Box 1111, Mineral Wells 76068; 940/325-9224 Mary Percifield, PO Box 673, Alvarado 76009; 817/790-2295 Velva Riddle, 2521 Lowrey Dr, Gatesville 76528; 254/223-1401 Laymen: (3) Gary Cumbie, 400 Willow Ridge Rd, Ft. Worth 76103; 817/515-5055 Johnel Louie, 5415 Summerwood Dr, Temple 76502; 254/791-1435 Ronnie Sullins, 207 Fairway Dr, Gatesville 76528; 254/404-2328 Ex Officio: Jurisdictional Committee Mike McKee, PO Box 1461, Hurst 76053; 817/285-8066 Tom Harkrider, 6658 Gascony P., Ft. Worth 76132; 817/882-4710 Conference Lay Leader: Kim Simpson, 3905 Lake Powell Dr, Arlington 76016; 817/478-0869 Bishop’s Appointees: (3) Andrew Nunley, IV, PO Box 15855, Ft. Worth 76119; 713-253-0686, 817/921-5673 John McKellar, 185 S. White’s Chapel, Southlake 76092; 817/481-4174, 431-9374 Tom Harkrider, 6658 Gascony Pl, Ft. Worth 76132; 817/882-4710 Committee on Episcopal Residence Chairperson: Gary Cumbie, 400 Willow Ridge Rd, Ft. Worth 76103; 817/515-5055 Committee on Episcopacy Chairpersons: Mike McKee, Tom Harkrider


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Council on Finance & Administration President: Board of Trustees President:

CENTER FOR EVANGELISM & CHURCH GROWTH Center Executive Leadership Team: Armando Alvarado, Rick Jenkins, Jeff Jones, Casey Langley, Andrew Nunley, Joel Robbins, Carl Stenger Conference Counsel on Youth Ministry 2012-2013 Executive Team President: Kevin Gregory, PO Box 1382, Mineral Wells 76067 Vice President: Andrew Trigg, 2701 Cedar Springs Pl, Round Rock 78681 Secretary: Ryan Dillman, 3595 FM 1839, Corsicana 75110; 903/872-7120 Spiritual Director: Justin Cloud, 105 Woodland Cr, Burleson 76028; 817/980-4810 Youth Service Fund Chairperson: Nathan Wyman JYT Representative: Amber Cloud, 105 Woodland Cr, Burleson 76028; 817/980-4810 JYT Representative: Anne-Marie Berg Specialist: Youth & Young Adult – Leanne Johnston, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Executive Director of the Center for Evangelism & Church Growth: Gary Lindley, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622

CENTER FOR MISSION SUPPORT Center Executive Leadership Team: Brenda Weir, Chris Hayes, Dawne Phillips, Julie Clifford

Connectional Table “Listening, Learning & Coordination” Conference Lay Leader: Kim Simpson, 3905 Lake Powell Dr, Arlington 76016; 817/478-0869 Associate Conference Lay Leader: Tom Harkrider, 6658 Gascony Pl, Ft. Worth, 76132; 817/423-0615 Disaster Response: Laraine Waughtal, PO Box 117, Bluff Dale 76433; 254/855-2338 Emmaus Board of Director’s Representative: Richard Thompson, 14409 Oceanna Ct, Austin 78728; 512/251-0082 Renewal of East Mexico Covenant: Task Force TBA Health & Welfare: Lara Whitley, 2617 Crestwood Dr., Burleson 76028; 817/558-9801 Church & Society: Louis Carr, Jr., 422 Church St., Grapevine 76051; 817/571-2215 Conference United Methodist Women President: Cynthia Rives, 2131 Woodland, Stephenville 76401; 254/968-5785 Conference United Methodist Men President: Joseph Silvas, 937 Ascension Dr, Hurst, 76053; 817/590-1609 Conference Council on Youth Ministry – Ages 12-18: Kevin Gregory, PO Box 1283, Mineral Wells 76067 Division of Ministry with Young People Representative – Ages 12-30: Shea Reyenga, 322 Moonlight Tr, Stephenville 76401; 214/499-0254 Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns: Bliss Dodd, 829 Timberhill Dr, Hurst, 76053; 817/284-5228 Inclusiveness Umbrella: Pat Loomis, 614 Goldeneye, Dr, Granbury 76049; 817/579-7102 United Methodist Publishing House Representative: J. Eric McKinney, PO Box 881,


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Georgetown 78627; 512/635-0755 General Board of Higher Education & Ministry Representative: Kim Simpson, 3905 Lake Powell Dr, Arlington 76016; 817/478-0869 Archives & History: Ed Komandosky Secretary of Global Missions: Dawne Phillips, 464 Bailey Ave., Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Ex Officio: Executive Director of the Center for Leadership: Georgia Adamson, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Executive Director of the Center for Evangelism & Church Growth: Gary Lindley, 464 Bailey Ave., Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Executive Director of the Center for Mission Support: Randy Wild, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Church & Society Leadership Team: Quadrennial Chairperson: Louis Carr, Jr. Armando Alvarado, Janice Whitecotton, Julian Grant, Katie Meek, Mike Kerzee Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns Leadership Team: Quadrennial Chairperson: Bliss Dodd Carol Gibson, Jim Chandler, Mary Weathers, Matt Hall Health & Welfare Leadership Team: Quadrennial Chairperson: Lara Whitley Buddy Moore, Eric Smith, Marilyn Jones, Sandra Oliver Inclusiveness Umbrella Team: Quadrennial Chairperson: Pat Loomis Carmello Melendez, Denise Bell-Blakely, Lisa Neslony, Ron Bellomy

ARCHIVES & HISTORY TEAM: 2012-2013 (One lay person and one clergy from each geographical district + 3 at-large members) Chairperson: Ed Komandosky, 2207 Gladnell St, Taylor 76574; 512/365-7396 Secretary: Archivist: Calvin Scott, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107; 817/877-5222 Conference Historian: Michael Patison, 3221 Stadium Dr, Ft. Worth 76109; 817/924-9118 Clergy: Central District: Bruce Carpenter, 2308 N. Bowie, Corsicana 75110; 903/874-4413 East District: DeCee Horton, 2929 Forest Ave, Ft. Worth 76112; 817/451-4321 North District: Art Torpy, 354 Dalhart Dr, Weatherford 76086; 817/594-2606 South District: Travis Summerlin, PO Box 851, Taylor 76574; 512/365-3756 West District: John Clifford, 1307 Sherry Ln, Early 76802; 325/646-2300 Lay: Central District: Tebertha McGowan, 2018 Broadway, Waco 76704; 254/799-9480 East District: Mable Arfman, 4749 Dorsey, Ft. Worth 76119; 817/535-7766 North District: Laura Madsen South District: Ed Komandosky, 2207 Gladnell St, Taylor 76574; 512/365-7396 West District: Mary Pittcock, 349 FM 209, Graham 76450; 940/549-1120


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Three At-Large Members: Dale Herring, 1800 FM 2132, Talpa 76882; 325/365-2008 Jean Traster, 2014 Iron Horse Ct. Arlington 76017; 817/468-8170 Michael Patison, 3221 Stadium Dr., Ft. Worth 76109; 817/924-9118

COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION & CLERGY BENEFITS Chairperson: Susan Barrett, Vice Chairperson: David Alexander, Clergy: (4) David Alexander, 777 N. Walnut Creek Dr, Mansfield 76063; 817/477-2287 Debra Crumpton, 6200 Williams Dr, Georgetown 78633; 512/930-5959 Raul Gutierrez, 2820 Laredo Dr, Ft. Worth 76116; 817/244-2694 Howard Martin, PO Box 173, Stephenville 76401-0173; 254/968-3170 Lay: (4) Darren Dunn, PO Box 324, Meridian 76665 Edie Jones, 4113 Willow Way Rd, Ft. Worth 76113; 817/292-5668, 614-2058 Johnel Louie, 5415 Summerwood D., Temple 76502-8806; 254/791-1435 Susan Barrett, 5103 Cory St, Arlington 76017-2124; 817/478-8329 Cabinet Representative: Carol Woods, PO Box 2570, Stephenville 76401; 254/965-2594 Executive Director of the Center for Mission Support: Randy Wild, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622

COUNCIL ON FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION President: Vice President: Secretary: Clergy: (5) Ann Hitt, 101 West FM 813, Palmer 75152; 972/845-3054 David Adkins, 1929 Savannah Dr, Round Rock 78680; 512/255-9177 John McKellar, 1626 Kings Mill Ct, Keller 76248; 817/431-9374 Lianne Turner, PO Box 1466, Mineral Wells 76068; 940/325-2707 Scott Youngblood, 124 Timberview Ct, Burleson 76028; 817/447-6817 Lay: (5) Alan Martin, 5003 Racquet Club Dr, Arlington 76017; 817/472-5444 Clay Roming, 1008 County Rd 452, 76524-2433; 254/859-5697 Clint Detlefsen, 10801 Lilly Rd, Waco 76708; 254/744-1719 Gary Sult, 1324 Highland View, Stephenville 76401; 254/968-6662 Pat Stroman, 7409 Brentwood Cr, Waco 76712; 254/772-2316 Ex Officio: (without vote) Bishop Mike Lowry, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Executive Director of the Center for Leadership: Georgia Adamson, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Executive Director of the Center for Evangelism & Church Growth: Gary Lindley, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Executive Director of the Center for Mission Support: Randy Wild, 464 Bailey Ave,


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Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Conference Lay Leader: Kim Simpson, 3905 Lake Powell Dr, Arlington 76016; 817/478-0869

BOARD OF PENSIONS & HEALTH BENEFITS Chairperson: Vice Chairperson: Secretary/Treasurer: Executive Director of the Center for Mission Support: Randy Wild, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Members (2016): Clergy: (4) Allen Grant, PO Box 25, Red Oak, 75154; 972/617-9100 Don Scroggs, 2500 Eleventh St, Brownwood, 76801; 325/646-9189 Frank Briggs, 8308 Waterfront Ct, Ft. Worth, 76179; 817/230-4268 Jane Woodward, 10605 Gorham Cr, Waco, 76708; 254/836-4431 Laywomen: (4) Bliss Dodd, 829 Timberhill Dr, Hurst, 76053; 817/284-5228 Diane Jones, 3242 Kenilworth Dr, Arlington, 76001-5224; 817/572-6138 Stacie McMahan, Sue Mentzer, 3312 Norman Ln, Bedford, 76021; 817/283-5412 Laymen: (4) Bill Bailey, 6200 Lake Way, N. Richland Hills, 76180; 817/577-0440 Calvin Spindor, PO Box 270, Morgan Hill, 76465; 254/918-5989 Hiram Smith, 424 S. Comanche Dr, DeLeon, 76444; 254/893-2262 Larry Ammerman, 800 W. 5th Ave, Ft. Worth, 76102; 817/339-3884

BOARD OF TRUSTEES President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Class of 2013: Carl Thies, 6776 Old Hwy 95, Temple 76502; 254/771-3461 Carol Gibson, 522 Missouri Ave, Ft. Worth, 76104; 817/731-8761 Shauna Wright, 817 Victoria, Keller, 76248; 817/562-1678 Class of 2014: B.J. Richmond, PO Box 273, DeLeon, 76444; 254/893-6155 Ginger Watson, 1415 S. Adams, Ft. Worth, 76104; 817/562-1678 Kalere Coleman, 8005 Mount Shasta Cr, 76137; 817/427-8453 Class of 2015: Ada Connors, 1121 E. Palestine, Mexia, 76667; 254/562-3540 Bill Asher, 5509 Grantmont, Arlington, 76016-2828; 817/451-5827 Gene Gurley, 2600 E. Main St, Gatesville, 76528; 254/865-2520 Class of 2016: Gena Turner, 3615 Willow Bend Cr, 76708 Mike Hall, PO Box 396, Dawson, 76639; 254/578-1218


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Mike Dawson, 2720 Mill Haven Dr, Hurst, 76054; 817/496-6946 Cabinet Representative: Executive Director of the Center for Evangelism & Church Growth: Gary Lindley, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Executive Director of the Center for Mission Support: Randy Wild, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622

GLEN LAKE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairperson: Vice Chairperson: Secretary: Class of 2013: Cindy Magee, PO Box 747, Glen Rose, 76043; 254/396-0398 Hailey Austin, 719 W. Tarleton, Stephenville, 76401; 254/485-3490 Katie Meek 7711 O’Connor Dr., Apt., 1515, Round Rock, 78681; 817/596-3418 Mary Percifield, PO Box 673, Alvarado, 76009; 817/790-2295 Tracy Crysup, 3717 Vista North Dr., Burleson, 76028; 817/296-3373 Class of 2014: Barry Johnson, 2724 Winding Hollow, Arlington, 76006; 817/277-9615 Billy Strayhorn, PO Box 426, Glen Rose, 76043; 254/897-2511 Christie Robbins, 612 Taylor St., Ovilla, 75154; 254/857-4919 Jennifer Patrick, 805 S. Seaman St., Eastland, 76448; 254/629-2323 Phyllis Hubbard, 1000 Hummingbird Ln., Waco, 76712-3441; 254/772-9305 Class of 2015: Clifton Howard, 2045 SE Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, 76018; 817/465-5967 Donna Chafin, P.O. Box 613, Little River, 76554-0613; 254/982-4295 Hugh Sanford, 1140 Redondo, Waco, 76712; 210/639-8586 Nathan Firmin, 422 Church Street, Grapevine, 76051; 817/858-0773 Tracy Love, 713 Nelson Hill Ln., Crawford, 76638; 254/486-2697 Executive Director of the Center for Mission Support: Randy Wild, 464 Bailey Ave, Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 North District: Virginia O. (Ginger) Bassford, PO Box 67, Weatherford 76086; 817/599-9541, 888/423-5378 Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Center Director: Kay Hawkins, 1102 NE Barnard St. Glen Rose, 76043; 254/897-2247

HOMES FOR RETIRED MINISTERS, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Superintendent: Mavis Howell, 464 Bailey Ave., Ft. Worth 76107-2153; 817/877-5222, 800/460-8622 Class of 2013: Bill Curry, 510 Wooded Crest, Woodway, 76712; 254/772-5486 John Hatchel, 9508 Oak Springs Dr., Woodway, 76712; 979/209-5958 Nancy Daniel, 4701 Spanish Oak Rd., Temple, 76502; 254/773-1192 Class of 2014: Michael Patison, 3221 Stadium Dr., Ft. Worth, 76109; 817/924-9118 Mike Kerzee, PO Box 612, Whitney, 76692; 254/694-2246 Nancy Bennett, 1501 W Lavender Ln., Arlington, 76013; 817/274-0448


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Class of 2015: Bobby Cullen, 7200 Robertson Rd., Ft. Worth, 76135; 817/237-7911 Laraine Waughtal, PO Box 117, Granbury, 76433; 254/855-2338 Mary Bassett, 4609 Stafford, Colleyville, 76034; 817/283-9151

TRUSTEES OF CONFERENCE-RELATED INSTITUTIONS Harris Methodist Health System: Class of 2012: Non-UMC -- Frederick L. Carrington, M.D. Nocona First UMC, (NTC) -- Shawn Davis, M.D. Executive Director of the Center for Mission Support: Randy Wild Class of 2013: Garry D. Hamilton, Patsy Thomas, Non-UMC, Scott Youngblood Class of 2014: Jeanette Cocharo, Michael McKee Ex-Officio (with vote) Members: HMHS Chair: Mary Lib Saleh HMHS Vice Chair: Gary Cumbie Treasurer: Ronald Long Secretary: Charles W. Boes Assistant Secretary: Kenneth Kramer Assistant Secretary: John Mitchell Chief Executive Officer: Douglas D. Hawthorne Resident Bishop: Mike Lowry Health & Welfare Representative: Lara Whitley The Foundation of the Central Texas Conference, Inc. Chairperson: James Nadar (2013) Vice Chairperson: Carl Freeto (2014) Secretary: Diane Griffin (2015) Lydia Patterson Institute: Chuck Graff Methodist Children’s Home, Waco: Episcopal Representative: Bishop Mike Lowry Conference Representative: Clifton Howard, Johnel Louie At-Large: James DuBois Methodist Mission Home, San Antonio: Representative: Tom Robbins Conference Health & Welfare Representative: Mount Sequoyah: Nancy Schusler Southwestern University: Class of 2010-2014 Lay: Henry Joyner Class of 2011-2015 Lay: Kay Granger


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Class of 2012-2016 Lay: Joe O. Seeber Class of 2012-2015 Clergy: Tim Bruster At-Large: Class of 2009-2013 Douglas Benold Class of 2009-2013 Barbara Neely Class of 2010-2014 Jack Garey Class of 2011-2015 Thomas V. Shockley III Class of 2012-2016 Michael McKee Supplemental 2010-2014 R. Griffin Lord Texas Methodist Foundation: Class of 2013 Elizabeth Yeargain , Tim K. Bruster Class of 2014 Dr. James W. Hunt Class of 2015 Henry Joyner, Tom Harkrider, Wesley Millican At-Large: Bishop Mike Lowry Senior Member: Michael McKee Emeritus: Hiram Smith Texas Wesleyan University: Clergy Representative: 2012-2015 Jerry Chism Wesleyan Homes: 2013: Corliss McBride, Gene Lawhon, J. Eric McKinney, Nancy Benhold, Stephen Schmidt, Tom Forbes

2014: Dorris Ross, Ed Komandosky, Erroll Wendland, Lara Whitley, Patty Lee, William Connor 2015: Bill Booth, Bob Soulen, George Brightwell, Jackie Randall, Jim Chandler, Linda Gusnowski, Travis Franklin 2016: Dale Schultz, Douglas Benold, Jeannine Fairburn, Nancy Woods, Richard LaCagnina, Pat Stroman Ex Officio: Presiding Bishop Mike Lowry (designee when unable to attend, Assistant to the Bishop) Conference UMW President—representative: Conference Lay Leader or Associate Lay Leader: Conference Health & Welfare: Lara Whitley Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church, Georgetown Senior Pastor of St. John United Methodist Church, Georgetown Senior Pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Georgetown Senior Pastor of Wellspring United Methodist Church, Georgetown South District Superintendent Advisory: Don Carson, Don Stegall, Frank McCoy

CTC CAMPUS MINISTRY BOARDS (College Boards relate to the Center for Leadership)

Katie Long – Director Georgia Adamson – CLT Don Scott – DS


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Class of 2013: Beth Underwood, Brad Brittain, Celia Heidbrier, Jerold Waltman Class of 2014: John Hoffman, Lillian Manning, Sam Kinslow, Valda Jean Combs, Wesley Schultz Tarleton State University: Wesley Foundation Board Shea Reyanga – Director Georgia Adamson – CLT Carol Wood – DS Classes (to be submitted) Texas Christian University: Wesley Foundation Board Megan Davidson – Director Georgia Adamson – CLT Virginia O. (Ginger) Bassford – DS Class of 2013: Abby Atwood, Abbey Griffin, C. David Grant, Devin Alsobrook, Emily Sears, Ginger Watson Class of 2014: Dillon Burns, Jason Valendy, Jeff Myers, Jeffrey Chatman, Jim Riddelsperger, Lindy Eubank, Monica Kintigh Class of 2015: Beth Evers, Leslie Garcia, Quinn Garcia, Sally Fortenberry Class of 2016: Bob Greer, Bonnie Melhart, Nancy Froman, Tom Westerheidde University Texas at Arlington: Wesley Foundation Board of Directors 2013-2015 Joseph Nader – Director Georgia Adamson – CLT Bob Holloway – DS Class of 2013: Brenda Beaver, Carole Krueger, Gordon Johnson, Jane Goodspeed, Myrtis Parker Class of 2014: Aleta Duran, Brian Young, Bryan Bellamy, Cathey Wise, David Alexander, Eunice Currie, John Pritchett, Mary Spradlin, Pete Barnett, Sue Sappington, Susan McConnell Class of 2015: Bob Sappington, D’Ann Shidler, Gerald Saxon, Joel Robbins Students: Brendan Bjerke, Eliott Schmidt, Emily Nixon, Jeff Nett, LeeAnn Wendell, Scott Gigliotti Hill College: United Christian Fellowship Board (In process of revising bylaws and board) Robyn Young – Director Georgia Adamson – CLT Don Scott – DS


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Navarro College: United Christian Fellowship Board (In process of revising bylaws and board) Allison Humann – Director Georgia Adamson – CLT Don Scott – DS Weatherford College Wesley Foundation Board Executive Director, CTC Center for Leadership Georgia Adamson North District Superintendent: Ginger Bassford Chairperson Tim Jarrell Vice-Chairperson Horace Standlee Secretary Georgia Orr Treasurer Dick Swain Faculty Liaison Rhonda Torres Campus Ministry Director Will McClammy Senior Pastors from (term ends at appointment change): Aledo UMC Jason Jones Annetta UMC Robert Nimocks Calvary UMC John C. Johnson Couts Memorial UMC Tim Jarrell FUMC Weatherford Glenn Jones Clergy At-Large: Billy Strayhorn, (Glen Rose) (2013) Art Torpy, (Faith) (2015) Conference Lay persons: Horace Standlee, (Bethel, Weatherford) (2013) Mac Coalson, (Bethesda, Weatherford) (2013) Diane Ballard (Poolville) (2015) Judy Jackson, (Mineral Wells) (2015) Conference At-Large: Bobby Cullen, (Lighthouse Fellowship) (2013) Mike Young, (Genesis) (2013) Blaire Surley, (Granbury First) (2015) Mauri Ford, (Cleburne First) (2015) Trustees/Building & Grounds: Dick Swain, (Acton) (2013) Glenn Regmund, (Bethel, Weatherford) (2013) Dave Goodrich, (Poolville) (2015) Georgia Krause, (Lighthouse Fellowship) (2015) Retired Ministers: Georgia Orr, (Couts Memorial) (2013) John C. Johnson, (Calvary) (2015)


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AF-Affiliate Member Conference PDO-Provisional Deacon Other AM-Associate Member PE-Provisional Elder DM-Diaconal Minister PL-Part Time Local Pastor DR-Retired Diaconal RA-Retired Associate Member FD-Deacon in Full Connection RD-Retired Deacon in Full Connection FE-Elder in Full Connection RDS-Retired Deaconess FL-Full Time Local Pastor RE-Retired Elder OA-Associate Other Annual Conference RFL-Retired Full Time Local Pastor OD-Deacon of Other Annual Conference RL-Retired Local Pastor OE-Elder Other Annual Conference RO-Retired Other Conference Elder Other Methodist denomination RPL-Retired Part Time Local Pastor OF-Full Member Other Denomination SP-Student Local Pastor OP-Provisional Other Annual Conference SS-Surviving Spouse PD-Provisional Deacon SY-Supply

Adair, Sharon RD Fred Winslow south PO Box 2088 [email protected] Waco, TX 76703 512/468-4046 Adamson, Georgia FE Asst to Bishop/Exec Director 817/877-5222 John north 464 Bailey Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76107 Adkins, David FE Round Rock First UMC 512/255-3336 Brenda south PO Box 1448 512/341-8117 [email protected] Round Rock, TX 78680-1448 512/255-9277 Adkins, Brenda FE Taylor First UMC 512/352-2593 David south PO Box 530 [email protected] Taylor, TX 76574-0530 512/255-9277 Adzaku, L. Kofi OE Harris Methodist Hospital/Fort Worth north 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76104 Albertson, Ronald FE Lacresia east 9005 Clydesdale Drive [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76123 Alexander, Michael FE New World UMC 817/460-4212 Kathy east 2201 N Davis Drive [email protected] Arlington, TX 76012 Alexander, David FE Mansfield First UMC 817/477-2287 Stephanie east 777 N Walnut Creek [email protected] Mansfield, TX 76063-1555 817/518-8582 Allcorn, Benny PL Emanuel Chapel UMC 325/646-9424 west 214 Bluebonnet 325/646-6030 [email protected] Early, TX 76802 325/646-8350

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Allen, Nancy FE Arlington Heights/Grace UMC 817/737-3161 Jim north 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd 817/737-7229 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/332-9333 Allen, Julie Ann FD Closer Walk Ministry east 3723 Parr Road [email protected] Grapevine, TX 76051 817/488-3841 Allen, Georgia RE Doyle central 1124 Post Oak Lane [email protected] DeSoto, TX 75115 972/228-1786 Allen, Doyle RE St. Andrew UMC, Corsicana Georgia central PO Box 431 [email protected] Corsicana, TX 75151 Alvarado, Armando FE Grapevine First UMC 817/481-2559 Mariella east 422 Church Street 817/421-6373 [email protected] Grapevine, TX 76051 972/235-7213 Anderson, Gena FE Fort Worth First UMC 817/336-7277 Jeff north 800 W 5th Street [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76102 214/893-5496 Anderson, Amy SY Eureka/Barry UMC 903/872-5079 central 8644 S Hwy 287 [email protected] Corsicana, TX 75110 903/390-8121 Andrews, Andy S RE Wanda Lee north 2810 E Pebble Beach Drive [email protected] Missouri City, TX 77459 281/449-6436 Andrews, Sara Irene FD Sonshine Ministries 817/377-9037 north 6511 Plaza Pkwy #114 Fort Worth, TX 76116 817/377-9037 Ansley, Lorraine SS (James) east 6916 Bal Lake Fort Worth, TX 76116 817/738-0387 Arellano-Davis, Laura FE Chaplain/Baylor Grapevine 817/488-7546 Genaro east 1650 W College Street [email protected] Grapevine, TX 76051 469-363-9275 Arther, Thane SS (Barbara Johnson-Arther) east PO Box 8729 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76124-8729 817/229-6767 Arthur, Jerry SY Meier Settlement UMC central 451 Santa Fe Drive [email protected] Woodway, TX 76712 254/644-1779 Ashcraft, Mike SY Leroy UMC 254/822-1583 central PO Box 126 [email protected] Leroy, TX 76654 254/829-1518 Atkins, J Noble RE (Dorothy) south PO Box 1312 Taylor, TX 76574 512/365-3410 Atuahene-Nsowaah, Jacob SY Community of Faith UMC 214/947-2474 Monica ncs c/o 2201 E Park Row [email protected] Arlington, TX 76010 682/518-3373


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Austin, Hubert RE Temple First UMC Jan south PO Box 773 Temple, TX 76503-0773 254/791-0743 Austin, Dara FL White's Chapel UMC 817/481-4147 east 185 S White's Chapel Blvd [email protected] Southlake, TX 76092 Aymond Jr, John P RE Lucy south 18919 Candlecreek Drive [email protected] Spring, TX 77388 281/651-4553 Baek, Hyeong-Dong FE Little River UMC 254/982-4767 Jeeyoung south PO Box 578 [email protected] Little River, TX 76554 Bailey, Charles R FE Chaplain, US Army 49-01622703164 Karen north HQ USAEUR CMR 420, Box 1137 APO AE, 09063-1137 Baker, Vaughn FE Silver Creek UMC 817/444-1382 Jaqueline north 2200 Church Road [email protected] Azle, TX 76020 817/594-3290 Baker, C Bruce RE Elizabeth south 625 Scenic Valley Road [email protected] Kerrville, TX 78028 830/257-2540 Baldwin, Janice L FE Neil east 211 Sagebrush Lane [email protected] Waxahachie, TX 75165 972/923-0019 Ballard, James FE Epworth UMC 817/275-2674 Shelley east 1400 S Cooper Street [email protected] Arlington, TX 76013-2752 Ballard, Ronald RE Wanda east 313 Charleston Place [email protected] Hurst, TX 76054 817/280-0066 Barker, W Roger RE Linda north PO Box 2216 [email protected] Weatherford, TX 76086 817/613-8321 Barnett, Robert PL Coolidge UMC 254/786-2212 Elisha central PO Box 306 [email protected] Coolidge, TX 76635 254/325-8714 Barnett, Maureen SS (Ronald) central 3501 CR 225 [email protected] Valley Mills, TX 76689 254/494-0313 Basham, Joann SS (John) north 1271 Roaring Springs Road Fort Worth, TX 76114 817/732-2979 Bass, Alice SS (Kenneth) central 4701 W Hwy 22 Corsicana, TX 75110 903/872-1594 Bassett, Mary SS (Roy) east 409 Stafford Colleyville, TX 76034 817/283-9151


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Bassford, Virginia "Ginger" FE North District UMC 817/599-9541 Ken north PO Box 67 817/599-9547 [email protected] Weatherford, TX 76086-0067 817/862-7736 Bates, Fred PL Grace UMC, Arlington 817/563-7500 Rona east PO Box 181719 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76096 Baumgartner, Lisa FE Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center east 9224 Baker Drive [email protected] Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225/726-7305 Beaty, Tom FE Palo Pinto UMC 940/659-2625 Cindy west PO Box 339 [email protected] Palo Pinto, TX 76484 Beaver, Brenda FD Trinity UMC, Arlington 817/274-1345 John east 3321 W Park Row 817/795-4437 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76013 817/548-7488 Beavers, Jay RE Millie north 517 Castlebrook Court [email protected] Saginaw, TX 76179 817/781-9627 Beckling, Tae FE May/Rising Star UMC 254/259-0011 John west PO Box 87 [email protected] May, TX 76857 254/259-2278 Beckling Jr, John M FE Central/Lake Brownwood UMC 325/646-9621 Tae west 1501 Second Street [email protected] Brownwood, TX 76801 325/784-7539 Bedford, Ann SS (Lee) east PO Box 1789 Montgomery, TX 77356 936/597-7506 Beeman, Robert RLF north 258 Crockett Road [email protected] Weatherford, TX 76088 817/645-4064 Bell, Steven FE White's Chapel UMC 817/481-4147 Meredith east 185 S White's Chapel Blvd 817/410-2125 [email protected] Southlake, TX 76092 817/285-8503 Bell, Meredith Remington FD Chaplain, Harris Methodist HEB Steven east 8113 Bridge Street [email protected] N Richland Hills, TX 76180 817285-8503 Bellamy, Bryan FE Arborlawn UMC 817/731-0701 Jennifer north 5001 Briarhaven Road 817/738-2732 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76109 817/238-3150 Bell-Blakely, Denise FL Mt. Zion UMC 254/756-5086 Marshall central 1212 N 5th Street [email protected] Waco, TX 76707 Bellinger, Debbie SY Gorman UMC Paul west PO Box 127 [email protected] Gorman, TX 76454-0127 325/642-7524 Bellinger, Paul SY Gorman UMC Debbie west PO Box 127 [email protected] Gorman, TX 76454-0127 325/642-7508


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Bellomy, Ronald FE St. John's UMC 512/863-5886 Kim south 311 E University Avenue 512/869-2311 [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78626 512/863-2259 Bennett, Nancy L RD Wayne east 1501 W Lavender Lane [email protected] Arlington, TX 76013 817/274-0448 Benson, Ernest FE Central Texas Veterans 254/743-0991 south 1901 Veterans Memorial Blvd [email protected] Temple, TX 76504 254/773-1984 Bentley, Joe RE Norma south PO Box 86 [email protected] Salado, TX 76571 254/947-8739 Benton, Robert Dan RE Cynthia north 8005 Belladonna Drive [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76123 817/292-2669 Bergeron, Kenneth FE June north 2414 Timber Cove Drive [email protected] Weatherford, TX 76087 817/597-0360 Berry, J Kent FE Valley Mills/Cayote UMC 254/934-2842 Vicki central PO Box 277 [email protected] Valley Mills, TX 76689 254/486-0244 Bessac, Martha RE south 109 Vinca Drive [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78633 512/943-9534 Betancourt, Angelo OF Chaplain, Harris Methodist Ft Worth 817/882-2092 Priscilla north 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76104 817/294-9161 Biggs-Scribner, Glen Lee OD Bedford First UMC 817/283-5536 Stephanie east 1245 Bedford Road [email protected] Bedford, TX 76021 817/605-7767 Bishara, Kamal N "Mel" FE St. Luke UMC, Fort Worth 817/838-6834 Susan east 3200 Denton Hwy [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76117 817/236-3392 Black, Sudie SS (Walter) north 301 W Criner Street, Box 670 Grandview, TX 76050 Blackford, G Douglas FE Cogdell Memorial UMC 254/772-9549 Diane central 1201 W Hwy 6 254/772-8469 [email protected] Waco, TX 76710 254/420-0045 Blancett, E F "Skip" RE Gayle south 13671 Blackberry Road [email protected] Salado, TX 76571 254/634-6606 Boatman, Kenneth RE Loida central 111 Sherry Lynn [email protected] China Spring, TX 76633 254/836-5306 Boeglin, Tim RE Suzi central 2751 Mohon [email protected] Whitney, TX 76691 254/694-3410


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Bowen, G Starr FE Gordon/Santo UMC 254/693-5352 Linda west PO Box 46 [email protected] Gordon, TX 76453 254/693-5380 Bowman, Ida SS central PO Box 313 (Joe McAfee & Glenn Bowman) Covington, TX 76636 817/487-5500 Bowyer, Sarah Beth SY Mullin UMC 325/646-2929 west PO Box 55 [email protected] Blanket, TX 76432 325/748-3151 Boyd, William FE Edge Park UMC 817/293-5140 north 5616 Crowley Road [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76134 Braddock, Jr., Harrell PE Grandview First UMC 817/866-3636 Jan north PO Box 458 817/866-3521 [email protected] Grandview, TX 76050 817/517-1776 Bradley, Milana L RE Phillip north 9012 Bellechase Road [email protected] Granbury, TX 76049 817/279-9359 Brennan, W Max FE St. Matthew UMC 817/451-6980 east 2414 Hitson Lane [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76112 972/647-1335 Briggs, Frank FE Lighthouse Fellowship UMC 817/237-2758 Kris north 7200 Robertson Road 817/237-0769 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76135 817/230-4268 Bright, Dian DF Seagoville High School 972/892-5900 Thomas east 2004 Lennox Drive 972/892-5901 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76018 817/466-4310 Briles, Robert H RE Irene north 1717 N Main Weatherford, TX 76085 817/596-4021 Brittain, Bradley FE Central UMC, Waco 254/420-2862 Alisha central 5740 Bagby Avenue 254/420-2958 [email protected] Waco, TX 76712 254/625-2435 Brittain, Grady RE Lera north PO Box 406 [email protected] Nemo, TX 76070-0406 254/897-1235 Brooks, Betty SS (R.A.) north 4359 Clay Fort Worth, TX 76109 817/924-2065 Brooks, Brenda SY Alliance of Faith UMC 972/875-8073 east 924 Trinity Drive [email protected] Lancaster, TX 75146 Brooks, Tommy RE Ann central 1719 La Porte [email protected] Waco, TX 76710 245/751-0149 Brooks, Shelly FE Decatur First UMC 940/627-3362 east PO Box 302 [email protected] Decatur, TX 76234 817/491-3375


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Brown, Inez SS (Leroy) north 714 W Arapaho Road #140 Richardson, TX 75080 Bruster, Tim FE Fort Worth First UMC 817/339-5060 Susan north 800 W 5th Street 817/339-5073 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/346-2866 Buchele, Steven W FE St. Philip's UMC 512/244-2175 Suzanne south 16321 Great Oaks Drive [email protected] Round Rock, TX 78681 512/819-9019 Buhl, Arthur H RE Betty north 3908 Trail Lake Fort Worth, TX 76109 817/926-2008 Bush, Erma SS (Buford) north 1219 Holland Lake Drive Weatherford, TX 76086 Byrd, Leslie FE Kerens First/Pleasant Grove UMC 903/396-2275 John central PO Box 247 [email protected] Kerens, TX 75144 903/396-2372 Caldwell, Sharon SS (Donald Welsh) central 1380 W Browning Avenue Fresno, CA 93711 Camp, C Dennis RE south 594 Moss Road Eddy, TX 76524 254/214-2267 Campbell, Tony RE 817/810-9599 Annette north 6441 Suncrest Court 817/810-9198 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76180 817/281-4723 Campbell, Vivian PL Dennis Chapel UMC 254/729-5685 Robert central PO Box 375 [email protected] Groesbeck, TX 76642 254/486-2148 Campbell, Robert L RE St. Luke UMC, Mexia 254/562-3162 Vivian central PO Box 422 [email protected] Crawford, TX 76638 254/486-2148 Canafax, Wilson RE (Bernice) east 6514 Oak Forest Court Fort Worth, TX 76112 817/451-3906 Careaga, Carlos PL Forest Hill UMC 817/534-6451 Heidi east PO Box 15605 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76119 817/535-8121 Carmichael, Joe FE Community of Hope UMC 817/453-2328 Pam east PO Box 2078 817/453-2679 [email protected] Mansfield, TX 76063 817/453-8355 Carpenter, Bruce E FE St. Luke, UMC 903/874-4413 Judy central 2308 N Bowie 903/874-3394 [email protected] Corsicana, TX 75110 903/874-3133 Carr, Maureen Delores DR east 1680 Hendersonville Rd #B-08 Asheville, NC 28803


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Carr Jr, Louis FE Grapevine First UMC 817/481-2559 Kenyail east 422 Church Street 817/421-6373 [email protected] Grapevine, TX 76051 817/571-2215 Cate, Suzanne FD Acton UMC 817/326-4242 Michael north 3433 Fall Creek Hwy 817/326-5090 [email protected] Granbury, TX 76049 817/579-8279 Cavanaugh, Robert RE Evant UMC 254/471-5763 Molly south PO Vox 146 [email protected] Evant, TX 76525-0146 Chambers, Jacquetta FE Chaplain, Harris Methodist HEB central 5009 Fall River Drive [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76103 817/451-1503 Chamness, Gene RE Mary Jo west 138 Chaparral Drive [email protected] Graham, TX 76450 940/521-9241 Chamness, Joe G FE McGregor First UMC 254/840-2181 Vickie central 500 S Madison [email protected] McGregor, TX 76657 254/840-3785 Chandler, Jim FE Meadowbrook UMC 817/534-1741 Donna east 3900 Meadowbrook Drive 817/534-9517 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76103 817/571-6927 Chaney, Patrick J PL Grace Fellowship New Church Start Lindsay ncs 9001 Oakdale Drive [email protected] Woodway, TX 76712 Chavez Sr, David RE Cecilia north 2720 Maegen Circle [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76112 Childs, Gladys FE Faculty, TWU 817/531-4461 Thomas east 1201 Wesleyan [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76105 Childs, Thomas FE LifePoint UMC 817/602-8616 Gladys ncs PO Box 205 [email protected] Haslet, TX 76052 817/741-7470 Chism, Jerry FE William C Martin UMC 817/354-9038 Liz east 2621 Bedford Road 817/354-3067 [email protected] Bedford, TX 76021 Choyce, Joan A RE Russ north 56 Binefar Way [email protected] Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 501/915-0095 Clifford, John F FE Early/Zephyr UMC 325/646-2300 Bernie west PO Box 3281 [email protected] Early, TX 76803 325/646-4548 Clinesmith, Troy C RE Alice north 36324 Red Oak Park Hill, OK 74451 918/457-0111 Colon-Colon, Hector L FE Chaplain, US Air Force 813/828-3621 Maria Fonseca east 10004 Oasis Palm Drive [email protected] Tampa, FL 33615 813/829-8697


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Colwell, Terry FE Jody central 105 Stubbs Lane #28 [email protected] Wortham, TX 76693 254/765-3152 Combs, Valda PL St. James UMC, Waco 254/752-4294 central 600 S 2nd [email protected] Waco, TX 76706 Conner, James David FE Genesis UMC 817/292-4551 Lori north 7635 S Hulen 817/370-6021 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76133 817/370-9106 Connolly, Tom RE Judy central 1712 Kingston Drive [email protected] Corsicana, TX 75110 903/574-0970 Coon, Yvonne FE Georgetown First UMC 512/863-2370 south 410 E University Avenue [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78626 Cooper, Eddie SS (E.M.) central 3149 Hwy 84 W Mexia, TX 76667 254/562-7730 Cooper, Bernice SS (Henry J.) south Route 2 Box 54 Holland, TX 76534 254/657-2576 Cope, Mary Gean FE Crowley First UMC 817/297-4530 (Bob) north 509 W Peach 817/297-7749 [email protected] Crowley, TX 76036 817/297-1105 Corder, Rodney D "Rod" FL Barbara north 257 Canyon Creek Circle Weatherford, TX 76087 817/596-5399 Cotton, Willard N FE St. Barnabas UMC 817/483-1667 Tina east 5011 W Pleasant Ridge 817/483-1087 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76016 817/653-7589 Cotton, Lori FE Springtown First UMC 817/523-7874 north PO Box 266 [email protected] Springtown, TX 76082 817/220-7636 Coultas, G. Dean FE Mary Ruth south 105 Shady Oak Drive Georgetown, TX 78628 Craig, Dusty FL White's Chapel UMC 817/481-4147 east 185 S White's Chapel Blvd [email protected] Southlake, TX 76092 Cree, S Dianne SY Trinity UMC 325/652-5446 west 1805 S Concho [email protected] Coleman, TX 76834 325/625-2516 Creppon, Marilyn SS (Garrett) north 308 Revere Drive Fort Worth, TX 76134 817/615-8870 Crowley, Weldon RE Patricia south 4105 Val Verde Drive [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78628 512/863-2926


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Crumpton, Debra FE Wellspring UMC 512/930-5959 south 6200 Williams Drive 512/863-4089 [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78633 512/869-7838 Cuellar, John SY Comunidad de Fe 325/212-3779 west PO Box 798 Ballinger, TX 76821 Cullen, Robert Jacob FD Lighthouse Fellowship UMC 817/237-2758 Kellie north 7200 Robertson Road 817/237-0769 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76135 817/237-7911 Dack, Cindy FE Christian Ed/Fort Leonard Wood 573/290-0089 Jim west 140 Newburg Street [email protected] Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Dahl, Dorothy RD Alfred east 2312 Nottingham [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76112 817/451-6429 Dalco, Bryan FE Trinity East UMC 713/659-7765 Michelle east 2418 McGowen Street [email protected] Houston, TX 77004-1418 713/340-0301 Daniel, Tommie DR Nancy south 4701 Spanish Oak Temple, TX 76502 254/773-1192 Daniels, Jack Kyle RE Evelyn central 7101 Beauford [email protected] Austin, TX 78750 512/345-8979 Danna, Tiffany FE Joe north 8717 Ravenswood [email protected] Granbury, TX 76049 682/936-2010 Dare, De Andrea FE Arborlawn UMC 817/731-0701 Aaron Graham north 5001 Briarhaven Road [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76109 817/361-6024 Darnell, James W RE Garden Terrace Health Care Center Chloe west 1224 Corvadura Street Graham, TX 76450 940/549-4646 Davidson, Megan OL Director, Wesley Foundation/TCU 817/924-5639 north 2750 W Lowden [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76109 Davis, Jerden RE Edna central 9250 SE CR 2140 [email protected] Corsicana, TX 75109 903/874-6194 Davis, Ruth SS (James) 2500 Hinkle Drive #55 Denton, TX 76201 940/566-0348 Davis, Patricia SS (Robert) east 1600 Texas Street #1615 Fort Worth, TX 76102 Davison, Claude RE Jacqueline east 7021 Teal Drive [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76137 817/514-0141


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Dawson, Michael FE Colleyville First UMC 817/281-5254 Terry east 5601 Pleasant Run Road 817/393-0039 [email protected] Colleyville, TX 76034 817/496-6946 DeBord, Bert PL Rogers UMC 254/774-7668 Jane south 200 Milam [email protected] Rogers, TX 76569 254/721-0066 Deloney, Len OE Fort Worth First UMC 817/339-5009 Dr. Rebekah Miles north 800 W 5th Street [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/923-4005 Dennis, Jean SS (Gordon) east 5100 Randol Mill Road #3122 Fort Worth, TX 76112 817/446-0152 DeWald, Ophelia SS (Ernest) south Diehm, Kenda SS (Ken) east 2801 Springbranch Court [email protected] Grapevine, TX 76051 Diggs, Kevin SY Watts Chapel UMC 817/556-2689 Aimee north 6924 CR 308 [email protected] Grandview, TX 76050 817/295-1954 Dirk, John A FE Woodway First UMC 254/751-0411 Diana central 21000 Woodway Drive 254/399-6731 [email protected] Waco, TX 76712 254/235-3557 Disney, Ben R FE Arborlawn UMC 817/731-0701 Stacey north 5001 Briarhaven Road 817/738-2732 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76109 817/361-8629 Dittrich, Holly FE Hurst First UMC Robert east PO Box 1461 [email protected] Hurst, TX 76053 817/282-7384 Dixon, Tynna SY Wesley UMC, Waco 254/752-1822 central 125 Turner [email protected] Waco, TX 76705 254/749-3727 Dobbins, Kyland FE Coordinator of Mission Experience 817/877-5222 Natashia east 464 Bailey Avenue 817/338-4541 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/590-2449 Douglas, Eric Scott FL Dido UMC 817/320-2123 Brittney north 5570 Dido Hicks Road [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76179 Dowd, Mary Lou SS (John) east 300 Huguley Blvd #409 Burleson, TX 76028 817/293-1705 Dozier, Watt "Bill" RE Susan east 2719 Welborn Court [email protected] Missouri City, TX 77459 979/549-1843 Dugger Jr., B Connally RE Carlene central 1220 Turfway Park Drive [email protected] Robinson, TX 76706 254/662-9512


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Duggins, Larry PE White's Chapel UMC 817/481-4147 east 185 S White's Chapel 817/410-2125 [email protected] Southlake, TX 76092 Eckhart, Jerry SY Eolian UMC Barbara west 701 Avenue I [email protected] Cisco, TX 76437 Edwards, Teresa SS (Bobby Baggett) east 6208 Roaring Springs Road [email protected] N Richland Hills, TX 76180 Efird, Michael A RA Pat south 502 Sundance Lane Georgetown, TX 78628 512-864-9223 Egner, Clifford G FE Hubbard/Mt. Calm UMC 254/576-2313 Judy central 208 NW 2nd Street [email protected] Hubbard, TX 76643 254/576-2672 Elliott, E Ray RE Frances north 1225 Colonel Drive #1113 Garland, TX 75043 972/278-2648 Ellis, Maxine SS (Cecil) east 3501 N Bentsen Palm Drive Mission, TX 78574 956/580-1936 Elrod, Donald S RE Lebanon UMC Joyce central 824 Spanish Trail #92 [email protected] Woodway, TX 76712-9206 254/855-4925 Elswick Jr, E B RE Cynthia north 20414 Pecan Brook Court [email protected] Spring, TX 77379 281/424-4646 Emery, Lee SS (Rebecca) north 600 Charlie Braswell Road Goldboro, NC 27530 Erickson, Stanley W RE south PO Box 280 [email protected] Florence, TX 76527 254/793-3829 Evans, Hazel SS (Bob) north 43 Burton Hill Road Weatherford, TX 76087 817/594-4897 Evers, Beth FE University UMC 817/926-4626 Todd north 2416 W Berry [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76110 Ewing, Robert F FE Chaplain/US Army Beth north 5001 Stacey Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76132 817/370-0846 Faile, Thomas RE Keller First UMC 817/431-1332 Meg Witmer-Faile east 1025 Johnson Road 817/337-0822 [email protected] Keller, TX 76248 Farrer, Jon SY Lorena UMC 254/857-4283 central PO Box 86 254/857-8044 [email protected] Lorena, TX 76655 254/224-2450


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Feemster, Pat SS (Ben) north 1600 Texas Street #420 Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/346-6334 Fergeson, David M FE River Oaks/Easterns Hills UMC 817/625-6281 Susan north 4800 Ohio Garden Road 817/625-2051 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76114 817/626-7994 Ferrell, Gilbert RE Dorris north 1600 Texas Street #1118 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/810-0942 Fields, Margret FL Acton UMC 817/326-4242 Ben north 3433 Fall Creek Hwy [email protected] Granbury, TX 76049 817/263-7913 Fillingim, Don SY Jonesboro/Bethel/Lanham UMC Patrice south PO Box 2666 [email protected] Temple, TX 76504 Fiorella, Sheila FE St. Paul UMC, Hurst 817/284-7181 Russ east 852 W Bedford -Euless Road [email protected] Hurst, TX 76053 817/478-2486 Firmin, Nathan E FD Grapevine First UMC 817/481-2559 Teresa east 422 Church Street 817/421-6373 [email protected] Grapevine, TX 76051 817/858-0773 Flanagan, N Cleon RE Carolyn central PO Box 487 [email protected] Clifton, TX 76634 254/675-8949 Fleming, Sally FE central 3805 Brookdale Road [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76116 817/244-2103 Flowers, Robert FE Polytechnic UMC/TWU 817/534-0278 Kim east 1310 Collard 817/534-0279 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76105 Flynn, John Nelson RE Kathryn north 4805 Washburn Drive [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/821-8231 Forsythe, Amy FE Georgetown First UMC 512/863-2370 south 410 E University Avenue [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78626 Fortner, Mary FE Ridglea UMC 817/737-6510 north 6036 Locke Avenue 817/750-0579 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76116 Foust, Hubert RE west 1015 Cliff Drive #201 Graham, TX 76450 940/549-5057 Fowler, J Andrew RE Nina south 111 W Fowler Avenue [email protected] Killeen, TX 76541 254/634-3366 Francis, John Ed RE east 7020 East Girard Avenue #409 [email protected] Denver, CO 80224-2918 303/433-3312


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Franklin, Travis FE Salado UMC 254/947-5482 south PO Box 771 254/947-5489 [email protected] Salado, TX 76571 Fraze, Jay FE Corsicana First UMC 903/874-5656 Renee central 320 N 15th Street 903/874-2026 [email protected] Corsicana, TX 75110 Freeman, Richard RE Lois Marie north 20039 Standish Road [email protected] San Antonio, TX 78258-3009 210/497-1985 Freeman, Barbara SS (M.A.L.) east 1905 E 17th Street Austin, TX 78702 512/477-8043 Freeto, Linda FD Executive Director, Crime Victims Council Carl east 1707 Park Ridge Terrace [email protected] Arlington, TX 76012 682/323-5655 Freeto, Carl FE St. Stephen UMC 817/460-8655 Linda east 1800 W Randol Mill Road 817/460-8689 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76012 682/323-5655 Froman, Nancy FD St. John the Apostle UMC 817/468-8484 Gregg east 5450 Mansfield Road 817/468-9055 [email protected] Arlingon, TX 76017 817/921-2440 Fuqua, R Verne RE Arborlawn UMC 817/731-0701 Eva Jean north 3722 Wayland Drive Fort Worth, TX 76133 817/292-0227 Galaviz, Sarah FD Miguel east 2016 Dixie Road [email protected] Sadler, TX 76264 903/564-9832 Galloway, Jerry P FE Waxahachie First UMC 972/937-4400 Betty east 505 W Marvin 972/923-2311 [email protected] Waxahachie, TX 75165-3025 972/937-1183 Gathings, Nelda SS (Ervin) east 6117 Bowin Drive Fort Worth, TX 76132 817/423-4604 Gause, Jim B RE Jackie east 2209 Greensborough Lane Arlington, TX 76001 817/466-8212 Gause, Jackie McClellen RD Jim east 2209 Greensborough Lane Arlington, TX 76001 817/466-8212 Geisel, Nila RD Eddie east 1205 Shelmar Drive [email protected] Arlington, TX 76014 817/276-0727 Geldmeier, Gloria SS (Lee) central 1204 Rustic Timbers Road Flower Mound, TX 75028 Georg, Miriam FD Trinity UMC, Arlington 817/274-1345 east 3321 W Park Row 817/795-4437 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76013 817/773-1158


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George, Ed FE Facilitator, HCI & Cluster Groups 817/877-5222 Glenda east 464 Bailey Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/581-2569 Gibson, Carol Grant FE St. Andrew's UMC, Fort Worth 817/336-2117 Quinton east 522 Missouri Avenue 817/336-1397 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76104 817/731-8761 Gibson Sr, Quinton J FE St. James/Kell's Branch UMC 254/773-2449 Carol south PO Box 1168 [email protected] Temple, TX 76503 254/773-3179 Gilliam, Beverly FE David east 2115 Garden View Lane Matthews, NC 28104 704/246-8489 Gilliland, Dawn DM Wesley central 14038 Horsehoe Circle [email protected] Waco, TX 76712 254/751-9637 Glazner, Tim SS (Elmer) east 409 S Mabel Ferris, TX 75152 972/842-8485 Glenn, R Kyle RE Elizabeth north 6016 Trail Lake Drive Fort Worth, TX 76133 817/346-7016 Godbold, Elizabeth FE White's Chapel UMC 817/481-4147 east 185 S White's Chapel Blvd 817/410-2725 [email protected] Southlake, TX 76092 817/236-8283 Goff, Alyce SS (Garrett) central 954 Foxboro Lane Dallas, TX 75241 214/374-3295 Goodfellow, Scott PL Brock UMC 817/613-0332 Christie north 127 Lazy Bend Road [email protected] Weatherford, TX 786087 Goodrich, Dave FL Poolville UMC 817/599-3601 Debby north PO Box 123 [email protected] Poolville, TX 76487 817/599-3127 Goss, Allen RE Nancy north 223 CR 1277 [email protected] Morgan, TX 76671 Gotcher, Judy SY Granger UMC 254/527-3772 Charley south 406 E Lamb [email protected] Granger, TX 76530 254/982-9046 Graff, Charles T FE Fort Worth First UMC 817/399-5065 Peggy north 800 W 5th Street [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76102 Granderson, Karen RD east 717 Oakwood Trail [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76112 Grant, Darlene PD Chaplain, Comfort Hospice, Irving 972/871-0100 Allen east 107 Hollow Tree [email protected] Red Oak, TX 75154


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Hanshaw, Mark FE Professor, TWU 817/531-4910 Yvette east 1201 Wesleyan [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76105-1536 817/849-1915 Harkins, Carl OD Genesis UMC 817/292-4551 north 7635 S Hulen Street [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76133 817/423-3346 Harrington, J. Brooks FE Fort Worth First UMC 817/339-2407 Maxine north 800 W 5th Street [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/870-1717 Harris, Dennis RE (Hattie) north 1209 Tyra Lane Fort Worth, TX 76114 817/626-3228 Harris-Rogers, Elvira SS (Randall) north 3224 Spanish Oak Fort Worth, TX 76109 817/927-8531 Hart, Mark SY Genesis Fellowship NCS ncs 203 Black Gum Court [email protected] Nolanville, TX 76559 254/589-6199 Hawkins, Kay Koos FE Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Ctr 254/897-2247 John north PO Box 928 [email protected] Glen Rose, TX 76043 Hawkins, Daniel PE Keller First UMC 817/431-1332 April east 1025 Johnson Road 817/337-0822 [email protected] Keller, TX 76248 Hayes, Chris FE Keller First UMC 817/431-1332 Rachel east 1025 Johnson Road 817/337-0822 [email protected] Keller, TX 76248 Haynes, Marjorie SS (Robert) east 4404 Bell #503A Amarillo, TX 79109 806/353-5565 Haynes, James L RA LeValle east PO Box 8662 [email protected] Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657 Haynes, LaVelle RA James east PO Box 8662 [email protected] Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657 Hazelwood, Dorris SS (Don) east 8500 Emerald Hills Way #C216 N Richland Hills, TX 76180 817/832-3355 Helm, Marie FE west 2954 CR 102 [email protected] Comanche, TX 76442 254/842-5614 Henry Sr, Luther W RE St. Barnabas UMC 817/483-1667 Mabel east 5011 W Pleasant Ridge [email protected] Arlington, TX 76016 817/568-1134 Herrington, Rollo J RE central 100 Spring Creek Waco, TX 76705 254/799-7311


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Holden, R Ellis RE Gloria north 1009 Stockton Drive Burleson, TX 76028-9311 817/426-1893 Holden, Dorris SS (Joseph) south 139 Estrella Crossing #331 Georgetown, TX 78628 512/819-9789 Holland Jr, Charles RE Jeanette north 3225 Sweetbriar Lane [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76109 817/924-9578 Holloway, Robert FE East District UMC 817/451-7796 Judy east 6815 Manhattan Blvd Suite 112 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76120 Holloway, Melinda FE CPE, Providence St. Peter Hospital north 1277 Bigelow Avenue NE [email protected] Olympia, WA 98506 Holloway, Judy FD Music Director, Trinity Valley School Robert east 6715 Trail Cliff Way [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76132 817/294-3640 Holmes, Barry RE Mineral Wells/Graford UMC 940/325-5437 Margie west PO Box 457 [email protected] Mineral Wells, TX 76068 940/325-4816 Holston, Steve FE Oakdale/Hannibal UMC 254/968-8870 Jeanie west 2675 W Overhill [email protected] Stephenville, TX 76401 254/968-3698 Horick, William RE Patsy south 3030 Van Pelt [email protected] Temple, TX 76501 254/778-8443 Horton, Deborah "Decee" FE Handley UMC 817/451-4321 David east 2929 Forest Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76112 817/446-4877 Howard, Clifton FE St. Andrew's UMC, Arlington 817/465-3043 Barbara east 2045 SE Green Oaks Blvd 817/465-2043 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76018 817/465-5967 Howard, Leotia Floyd RD central 1808 Willis Lane [email protected] Waco, TX 76705 254/799-7987 Howard, Wesley RE Mary north PO Box 144 [email protected] Ward, AR 72176-0144 501/941-3260 Hughes, BW "Bill" RE Susan east 2309 Garden Park Court [email protected] Arlington, TX 76013 Hull, Rebecca FE Crawford First UMC 254/486-2361 Jeff Michael central PO Box 209 [email protected] Crawford, TX 76638 Hulme, John W RE west 95 Windemere Circle Jackson, TN 76067 731/256-1328


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Humann, Alison "Sam" FL Emhouse/Richland UMC Brian central 4405 NW CR 0010 [email protected] Corsicana, TX 75110 Humphrey, Roland RE Vera Anne south 12500 W 82nd Terrace Lenexa, KS 66215 913/307-0369 Hunt, Judy FE White's Chapel UMC 817/481-4147 Tristan east 185 S White's Chapel Blvd 817/410-2125 [email protected] Southlake, TX 76092 214/236-4377 Hunt, Richard A RE Joan east PO Box 733 [email protected] Krum, TX 76249 940/323-0179 Hunt, H Lamar RE Shirley south PO Box 463 [email protected] Candler, FL 32111 352/687-1559 Ingram, Krista FE Chaplain, US Air Force north 701 Oak Creek Court [email protected] O'Fallon, IL 62269 Irvin, Gerald RE Cynthia Ann central PO Box 895 [email protected] Hughes Springs, TX 75656 903/639-7128 Jackson Jr, H.E. "Jack" PL Mt. Zion UMC, Belton 254/939-5621 Tahjar Roamartinez south PO Box 1593 [email protected] Belton, TX 76513 254/290-6423 Jarrell, J Timothy FE Couts Memorial UMC 817/599-8601 Sarah north 802 N Elm 817/594-5516 [email protected] Weatherford, TX 76086 817/594-3131 Jeane, Marty FE Daena Jan east 2506 White Oak Lane [email protected] Arlington, TX 76012 817/548-8702 Jenson, Faith OF Chaplain, Harris Methodist HEB east 1600 Hospital Parkway [email protected] Bedford, TX 76022 Jinks, Larry PL Bardwell/Trinity UMC, Ennis 972/875-5554 Beverly east 2604 St Andrews Street Drive [email protected] Ennis, TX 75119 972/875-5554 Johnson, Leonard RE Joyce north 2102 Lake Forest Drive [email protected] Weatherford, TX 76087 817/599-0736 Johnson, W Don RE Nolanville UMC 254/698-1700 Gay south PO Box 275 [email protected] Nolanville, TX 76559 Johnson, John C RE Calvary UMC (Helen) north 6766 Silver Saddle Road [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76126 817/560-1591 Johnson, Gordon FD New World UMC 817/460-4212 Candace Richter east 2201 N Davis 817/461-3804 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76012 817/276-1048


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Johnson, Thelma SS (Dan) north 111 Parks Village Drive #505 Odessa, TX 79765 432/561-9760 Johnson, Mary Ellen FE Chaplain, St. Luke's Hospital 210/297-5752 Chris east 11146 Vance Jackson #4807 [email protected] San Antonio, TX 78230 210/437-3424 Johnson Jr, Hiram E. RE Myrna east 3300 Ladera Drive [email protected] Bedford, TX 76021 Johnston, James Brady FE Bethesda UMC 940/682-7339 Annie north 6657 N FM 113 940/682-7318 [email protected] Weatherford, TX 76088 Jones, Jason FE Aledo UMC 817/441-8329 Marla north PO Box 126 817/441-1352 [email protected] Aledo, TX 76008 Jones, Wesley RE (Norma) south 527 Horne Hill Road McGregor, TX 76657 Jones, Helen PL Tolar UMC 254/835-4005 Larry north PO Box 96 [email protected] Tolar, TX 76476 817/594-7940 Jones, Marilyn PL Meadowbrook UMC 817/534-1741 Clint east 3900 Meadowbrook Drive 817/534-9517 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76103 Jones, Glenn E FE Weatherford First UMC 817/599-4231 Janice Lynn north 301 S Main Street [email protected] Weatherford, TX 76086 817/594-1132 Jones, Clint PL Joshua First UMC 817/558-9801 Marilyn north PO Box 376 [email protected] Joshua, TX 76058 817/682-7956 Justus, Reed C FE Clifton First UMC 254/675-3984 Cathy central PO Box 529 [email protected] Clifton, TX 76633 Kandeler, Fred W RE Mona east 7731 Broadway #A5 [email protected] San Antonio, TX 78209 210/236-9815 Kershaw, Kaiya FE Colleyville First UMC 817/281-5254 Adam Rose east 5601 Pleasant Run Road 817/393-0039 [email protected] Colleyville, TX 76034 Kerzee, J. Michael AM King Memorial UMC 254/694-2599 Dianne central PO Box 612 [email protected] Whitney, TX 76692-0612 254/694-2246 Key, Jr., Sylvester SY Union Memorial UMC 254/353-2250 central 7806 Roswell Court [email protected] Mansfield, TX 76063 Key, Sr., Sylvester FE McMillan UMC 817/534-0268 Emma east 3401 Mountcastle Drive 817/534-3402 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76119 817/468-6042


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Kiblinger, Ryan FE Foundation at Lakewood UMC 254/780-9673 Najdia Diane south 10751 W Adams Drive [email protected] Temple, TX 76502 Kilbourne, Kent FE St. Paul UMC, Hurst 817/284-7181 Terri McFaul east 852 Bedford-Euless Road 817/284-5397 [email protected] Hurst, TX 76053 Kile, Wanda G RM Michael Batte east 413 Kachina Court Santa Fe, NM 87501-8352 505/992-8641 Killough, Wade FE Rockbridge UMC 512/260-0900 Michelle ncs PO Box 832 [email protected] Cedar Park, TX 78630 Killough, William B FE Chaplain, US Army 912/432-0513 Holly north 550B Dickman Road [email protected] Fort Bliss, TX 79906 912/463-4707 Kirk-Hall, Denise A FE Matt Hall west 101 Acorn Lane Comanche, TX 76442 325/356-5656 Klemm, Richard FL Everman UMC 817/293-0577 Julie east PO Box 40825 [email protected] Everman, TX 76140 Kluck, Genny SS (Homer) north 1600 Texas Street [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/810-9057 Koch, Kory FE Mexia First UMC 254/562-5567 Hollie central 203 N Canton 254/562-9370 [email protected] Mexia, TX 76667 254/562-3485 Koch, Rankin FE South District UMC 254/773-2481 Billie south PO Box 1997 254/773-4163 [email protected] Temple, TX 76503-1997 254/778-4143 Koo, Bon Woong RE Sooja north 2005 Knights Court [email protected] Allen, TX 75013 972/747-9470 Kreitner-Cain, Janice RE central 302 E Lubbock [email protected] Streetman, TX 75859 903/599-3182 Kugel, Elizabeth RE north 17 Overpeck Lane [email protected] Pinehurst, NC 23874 910/295-6872 Lair, Lenda SS (James Lane) east 7380 Love Circle Fort Worth, TX 76135 817/237-2568 Lancaster, Kay FD Arlington First UMC 817/274-2571 east 313 N Center 817/459-0597 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76011 817/460-1956 Langford, Stephen FE Georgetown First UMC 512/863-2370 Etta south 410 E University Avenue [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78626


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Larson, Joseph F RE Aleta east 4909 Boulder Lake [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76103 817/451-3360 Latu, Alex FL Tongan First UMC 817/267-8832 Kolotile east 1010 S Main 817/267-8832 [email protected] Euless, TX 76040 817/350-5998 Leach, David D FE St. Andrew's UMC, Killeen 254/634-7721 Anna south PO Drawer Y [email protected] Killeen, TX 76540-2022 254/690-0626 Leach, Barbara SS (Frank) east 1350 Lincolnshire Way Fort Worth, TX 76134 817/293-5309 Ledger, Ike F RO Perry UMC 254/896-3053 Susan central 193 CR 127 [email protected] Riesel, TX 76682 254/584-0078 Lee, Cynthia FE Meridian First UMC 254/435-2218 Myron central PO Box 334 [email protected] Meridian, TX 76665 254/435-2605 Lewis, C Wayne FL Comanche/Gustine 325/356-2120 Shirley west PO Box 88 [email protected] Comanche, TX 76442 325/356-5656 Lewis, Blair SY Arlington First UMC 817/274-2571 east 313 N Center [email protected] Arlington, TX 76011 Lightfoot, Dorothy SS (John) south 4305 Cactus Trail Temple, TX 76502 254/771-2680 Lim, Chansoon OE St. Luke UMC, Killeen 254/526-3993 Soonwha south 102 E Church Avenue 254/526-3644 [email protected] Killeen, TX 76541-4765 Lim, Soonwha Kim OL St. Luke UMC, Killeen 254/526-3993 Chansoon south 102 E Church Avenue [email protected] Killeen, TX 76541 Lindley, Gary FE Executive Director 817/877-5222 Eileen ncs 464 Bailey Avenue 817/338-4541 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76107 Linnstaedt, Robert B FE east 711 Hunters Glen Circle [email protected] Arlington, TX 76015 817/419-6816 Loggins, John H RE 817/377-2793 Linda north 4700 Bryant Irvin Court #205 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/738-9539 Long, Katherine FE Wesley FDN/Baylor/Oglesby UMC 254/753-6917 Mike central 821 Speight Avenue [email protected] Waco, TX 76706 254/732-2634 Longley, Mitch SS (Susan) south 3107 Minthorn Killeen, TX 76542 254/680-3615


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Longsworth, William RE Susan north 2807 Fifth Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76110 817/923-4327 Louie, Arcynthia PL St. Paul UMC, Georgetown 254/863-3716 Johnel south PO Box 2986 [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78627-2986 254/791-1435 Love, Mike FE Watauga First UMC 817/485-0312 Susan east 6112 Watauga Road [email protected] Watauga, TX 76148 817/232-4075 Lovett-Porr, Jane B RE central 4713 CR 1120 [email protected] Tyler, TX 75704 903/595-3333 Lowrance III, Marc FE St. John the Apostle UMC 817/468-8484 east 5450 Mansfield Road [email protected] Arlington, TX 76017 817/472-0835 Lucas, Barbara RE Ken Altfather east 531 Loch N' Green Trail [email protected] Arlington, TX 76012 817/460-4333 Lunsford, Kenneth SY Dublin First/Laurel Street UMC 254/445-2157 west PO Box 248 [email protected] Dublin, TX 76446-0248 254/445-4450 Luper, Denise FE Davis Memorial UMC 817/281-0411 Steven east 5301 Davis Blvd 817/281-9431 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76180 817/479-6217 Lydick, Sandra W RE Larry north 7412 Eagle Ridge Circle [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76179 817/236-3974 Madden, Myron "Mike RE Jo Anna east 1137 Springwood Drive [email protected] Saginaw, TX 76179 817/232-8450 Madison, Timothy OF Chaplain, Harris Methodist Hosp 817/346-5050 north 6100 Harris Parkway [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76133 Mang, Richard FE Grapevine First UMC 817/481-2559 Elizabeth east 422 Church Street 817/421-6373 [email protected] Grapevine, TX 76051 817/358-3910 Marlow, Herbert RA Lynn north 5226 FM 16 [email protected] Ben Wheeler, TX 75754 903/833-2167 Marney, Benjamin B RE Mary east 107 Lenny's Drive [email protected] Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 814/317-7048 Marrs, Kent D RE Diane north 2241 Taylor Drive [email protected] Weatherford, TX 76087 817/757-7373 Marshall, Michael FE Fort Worth First UMC 817/336-7277 north 800 W 5th Street [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76102


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Martin, Howard FE Stephenville First UMC 254/965-5046 Carolyn west PO Box 173 254/965-3550 [email protected] Stephenville, TX 76401 254/968-3170 Martinez, David FE El Buen Samaritano UMC 817/534-7868 Frances east 3429 Strong [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76105 817/536-1830 Mathias, Maureen Baldock RE Ben east 3165 Waterside Drive [email protected] Arlington, TX 76012 817/299-8851 May, Jeff S FE Bedford First UMC 817/283-5536 Jana east 1245 Bedford Rd 817/868-1964 [email protected] Bedford, TX 76021 682/518-1408 McCain, Thelma SS (Noah) east 7420 Pensacola Fort Worth, TX 76116 817/569-1867 McClammy, William PL Bethel UMC 254/485-3312 Stephanie north 1666 Holland Lake Drive #10204 [email protected] Weatherford, TX 76086 McClatchy, J Pat RE (Lee Ann) west 2473 CR 210 Santa Anna, TX 76878-6208 325/348-3070 McCleskey, Archie H RE Vivian south 2 Coyote Court [email protected] Belton, TX 76513 254/780-2093 McClure, Charles RE Suzie south 8204 Alophia Drive [email protected] Austin, TX 78739 512/436-8400 McClurg, James FE Alliance UMC 817/581-1688 Desirre north 7904 Park Vista 817/581-8195 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76137 817/479-3392 McCracken, Joseph B. PL Salem-Crestview 940/549-1667 Nancy west PO Box 1015 [email protected] Graham, TX 76450 940/549-0553 McDaniels, Juanita SS (John) 300 North Street Columbus, TX 78934 McDermott, Tom FD Fort Worth First UMC Linda north 4208 Pershing Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/738-8253 McDermott, Linda FE Fort Worth First UMC 817/339-5064 Tom north 800 W 5th Street [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/738-8253 McDougal, Phyllis K FD Fort Worth First UMC 817/339-5082 Douglas north 800 W 5th Street [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/581-6616 McGrath, Alan FE Hutto Discovery UMC 512/846-1707 Traci south PO Box 426 [email protected] Hutto, TX 78634


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McIlvain, Ted FL William C Martin UMC 817/354-9038 Sandra east 2621 Bedford Road 817/354-3067 [email protected] Bedford, TX 76021 817/488-1229 McKee, Donna FD Hurst First UMC 817/282-7384 John east PO Box 1461 817/282-5867 [email protected] Hurst, TX 76053 McKee, John RE Town Village Ridgmar Donna north 2151 Green Oaks Road [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76116 817/247-7746 McKellar, John FE White's Chapel UMC 817/481-4147 Debbie east 185 S White's Chapel Blvd 817/410-2725 [email protected] Southlake, TX 76092 817/431-9374 McKinney, J Eric RE south PO Box 881 [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78627-0881 McManus, Ronnie FE Professor, TWU 817/531-4915 Charla east 1201 Wesleyan Street [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76105-1536 817/589-1275 McMinn, David FE Killeen First UMC 254/634-6363 Michelle Prideaux south 3501 E Elm Road [email protected] Killeen, TX 76542 Medley, David FL Lake Shore UMC 254/754-7333 Mary Ann central 3311 Park Lake [email protected] Waco, TX 76708 Meek, Katherine FE Round Rock First UMC 512/255-3336 south PO Box 1448 512/341-8117 katie@fumc-rr-org Round Rock, TX 78680-1448 817/797-1515 Mehaffy, Jacqueline SS (Carl) east 2521 Westchester Arlington, TX 76015 817/275-1222 Meier, Carolyn SS (H.F.) north 7211 Westdover Drive Granbury, TX 76049 Mellette, Jonathan FE Florence/Jarrell UMC 254/793-2535 Sheryl south PO Box 39 [email protected] Florence, TX 76527 Menking, Wayne OE Director, Harris Methodist FW 817/250-2093 north 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76104 Mesa, Chris FE Austin Avenue UMC 254/754-4685 Brenda central 1300 Austin Avenue 254/714-1767 [email protected] Waco, TX 76701 254/772-8190 Messer, Robert RE Pat north 6305 E CR 405 [email protected] Alvarado, TX 76009 817/790-8276 Metcalf, Cora SS (Cleo) east 817 Green River Trail Fort Worth, TX 76103 817/507-3359


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Milam, Susan FE Waco First UMC 254/772-5630 Clement central PO Box 7736 254/772-9702 [email protected] Waco, TX 76714 254/772-4987 Miles, Roderick RE Thompson Chapel UMC 817/626-9404 Carol north PO Box 163049 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76161 Miller, Johnny FE Oak Park UMC 254/773-3021 Diana south 5505 S 31st Street 254/773-4329 [email protected] Temple, TX 76502 254/773-5464 Miller, Jannette PL Pidcoke UMC 254/598-5555 Jeffrey south 11230 FM 116 [email protected] Gatesville, TX 76528 Miller, Jeffrey A FE Killeen First UMC 254/634-6363 Jannette south 3501 E Elm Road [email protected] Killeen, TX 76542 Miller, Sarah E Howe FE Covenant UMC 817/275-2674 east 3608 Matlock Road [email protected] Arlington, TX 76015 Millsap, Margaret SS (Richard) north 3883 Bellaire Circle Fort Worth, TX 76109 817/924-7254 Mitchell, Linda RE west 1500 Vernon Castle Avenue [email protected] Benbrook, TX 76126 Modgling, Phyllis RA Gary east 840 Stafford Station [email protected] Saginaw, TX 76131 817/232-3954 Moffitt-Elliott, Barbara RD (John Elliott) east PO Box 330639 Fort Worth, TX 76163-0639 817/292-7840 Mohundro, Jenny SS (Samuel) east 5106 Queen Court Corpus Christi, TX 78413 Mollet, John OE Grapevine First UMC 817/481-2559 east 422 Church Street 817/421-6373 [email protected] Grapevine, TX 76051 Monk, Gaye SS (Steve) west 1612 Carolina Stret Graham, TX 76450 940/549-4496 Montoya, David SY Winters First UMC 325/754-5213 west 141 N Church Street [email protected] Winters, TX 79567 940/452-2481 Moore, Bobbie SS (Gene) central 110 Turtle Creek Waco, TX 76710 254/776-6611 Moore, Lynn David RE Jill north 3805 Walton [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76134 817/292-2762


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Moore, Don PL Temple First UMC 254/773-5269 south PO Box 773 254/773-5027 [email protected] Temple, TX 76503-0773 Moore, Willard L "Buddy" FE Ballinger First UMC 325/365-2323 Susan west PO Box 525 [email protected] Ballinger, TX 76821 325/365-5051 Moore, Marvin R RE Leigh Ann north 18 Lofty Sub Road [email protected] Dunlap, TN 37327-4946 423/949-5038 Moran, Robert RE Pat central 168 Barker Lane [email protected] Waco, TX 76705 254/829-2490 Mordecai, Cathy L FE Guy east 857 Havenwood Lane S [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76112 Morphew, Jake SY Speegleville UMC 254/848-4916 central 606 Willow Grove Road [email protected] Waco, TX 76712 Morton, Kevin PL Cross Plains First UMC 254/725-7377 west PO Box 160 [email protected] Cross Plains, TX 76443 254/725-7694 Moss, Cynthia PL Good News UMC 512/260-6469 Steve south 601 W Whitestone Blvd #304 [email protected] Cedar Park, TX 78613 Moss, Steve FE Good News UMC 512/260-6469 Cynthia south 601 W Whitestone Blvd #304 [email protected] Cedar Park, TX 78613 Mosser, David N FE Arlington First UMC 817/274-2571 Helen east 313 N Center 817/459-0597 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76011 972/723-8888 Mott, Marvin L RL Maypearl UMC 972/938-0810 Juanita east 219 Hacienda Drive [email protected] Waxahachie, TX 75165 Munger, Alan FE Cresson/Waples UMC Sue Yang north 4203 Fab Four Lane [email protected] Arlington, TX 76016 Murchison, Bob PL Trickham/Valera UMC west 1053 FM 503 [email protected] Coleman, TX 76834 325/625-4694 Murraine, Nelda Barrett FD east 67 Horace Street Dayton, OH 45407 937/222-8935 Murray, Keith FE Ennis First UMC 972/875-7491 Martha east 300 N Sherman Street 972/878-0632 [email protected] Ennis, TX 75119 972/220-8965 Murray, Shannon FL Burleson First UMC 817/295-1166 north PO Box 399 [email protected] Burleson, TX 76097


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Na, Kil Suk "Daniel" OE Our Manna UMC Ho Jun Jung ncs c/o 5301 Davis Blvd [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76180 817/657-4559 Nader, Joseph FE Campus Minister, UTA 817/274-6282 Mary Kathryn east 311 W UTA Blvd 817/274-1194 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76010 Nader, John PE Grace UMC, Copperas Cove 254/547-3729 south 101 W Avenue F [email protected] Copperas Cove, TX 76522 Nance, Steve FE Groesbeck First/Thornton UMC 254/729-5137 Tana central PO Box 150 254/729-8383 [email protected] Groesbeck, TX 76642 254/729-5139 Nealy, Chauncey S FE Christ UMC 817/346-2400 Sandra north 3301 Sycamore School Road [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76123 817/294-5239 Nealy, Gale FE Brack's/Springhill UMC 254/756-0128 central PO Box 1273 254/756-1339 [email protected] Waco, TX 76703 254/224-6860 Neaves, Priscilla W RE William east 411 W 46th Terrace #702 [email protected] Kansas City, MO 64112 816/931-1085 Neslony, Lisa FE Smithfield UMC 817/281-0314 David east PO Box 821518 817/281-1858 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76182-1518 817/281-7935 Newhouse, Ronald W FE Chaplain, Marine Corp-Wounded Warriors Michele west 504 Big Bend Way Apt H [email protected] Oceanside, CA 92058 Newton Jr, James N RE President, Hugworks Inc 817/268-0020 Melissa Graham east 752 Mary Drive 817/285-9548 [email protected] Hurst, TX 76053 817/641-8172 Nichols, Melissa A RD George north 5704 Greenfield Drive [email protected] Watauga, TX 76148 817/485-2308 Niedecken, Danny FE St. Mark/Wesley Memorial UMC 817/641-3311 Gretchen north 1109 W Henderson 817/641-2177 [email protected] Cleburne, TX 76033 817/774-3111 Nimocks, Robert FE Annetta UMC 817/599-7950 Mimi north 2836 W FM 5 [email protected] Aledo, TX 76008 817/684-0404 Nold, Nancy RO Eagle Mountain UMC 817/444-0226 north PO Box 146 [email protected] Azle, TX 76098 817/444-0860 Norman, Neil FE Granbury First UMC 817/573-5573 Patrece north 301 S Loop 567 817/573-7196 [email protected] Granbury, TX 76048 Nunley, Andrew OE Campus Drive UMC 817/921-5673 Pam east PO Box 15855 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76119


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Ramsdell, Stephen FE Waco First UMC 254/772-5630 Susan central PO Box 7736 254/772-9702 [email protected] Waco, TX 76714 254/845-4022 Ratcliff, Gene FE Ferris First/Bristol UMC 972/544-2474 Marcy east PO Box 237 972/544-2820 [email protected] Ferris, TX 75125 972/544-2465 Ray, David PE Newcastle/Jean UMC 940/846-3923 Amanda west PO Box 187 [email protected] Newcastle, TX 76372 940/846-3352 Redd, Michael C FE Benbrook/Bethel UMC 817/249-1257 Sanday north 1122 Bryant [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76126 Redmond, Michael FE Bangs First/Santa Anna UMC 325/752-6323 Cindy west PO Box 768 [email protected] Bangs, TX 76823 254/578-1147 Reed, R Dean FE Aldersgate UMC 817/274-0116 Sandy east 2201 E Park Row 817/274-1921 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76010-4885 Reed, Cecil D RE Jean south 1990 CR 225 Florence, TX 76527 254/793-2914 Reed, Bill L RE Fisherman's Chapel UMC Sharon west 7984 CR 606 [email protected] Brownwood, TX 76801 325/784-6062 Reed, Richard FE Graham First UMC 940/549-0970 Jeri west 700 N 3rd Street 940/549-8708 [email protected] Graham, TX 76450 940/521-9275 Reeves, Donna SS (Leonard Kelley) south 210 Scurry Pass Georgetown, TX 78628 Reid, Sharon S FL Mansfield First UMC 817/477-2287 Ron east 777 N Walnut Creek [email protected] Mansfield, TX 76063 817/473-1959 Renner, Michael Todd FE White's Chapel UMC 817/481-4147 Keri east 185 S White's Chapel Blvd 817/410-2125 [email protected] Southlake, TX 76092 817/488-2594 Reybolds, Eldon FL Good Shepherd UMC 817/275-1033 Kay east 2020 S Collins [email protected] Arlington, TX 76010 Reyenga, Shea SY Campus Minister, Wesley Foundation Tarleton west 322 Moonlight Trail [email protected] Stephenville, TX 76401 Reynolds, Carey M OF Harris Methodist Ft Worth 817/250-2092 Melissa north 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76104 817/293-8912 Reynolds, Joseph W Neely FL Lakeview/Elm Mott UMC 254/799-1672 Linda central 701 Avenue C 254/799-1675 [email protected] Waco, TX 76705 254/855-4925


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Rhodes, Philip Michael FD Hurst First UMC 817/282-7384 Lynne east PO Box 1461 817/282-5867 [email protected] Hurst, TX 76053 817/280-0355 Richmond, Eunice SS (Robert) east 3404 Lynnwood Drive Arlington, TX 76013 817/275-4170 Richmond, Judy FE DeLeon First/Morton Chapel UMC 254/893-6155 B.J. west PO Box 273 [email protected] DeLeon, TX 76444 Ricker, David PL Kopperl UMC 254/889-3881 Ann north PO Box 39 [email protected] Kopperl, TX 76652 903/695-2003 Riddile, Randal L FE Chaplain, HEB Hospital 817/685-4848 north 1600 Hospital Parkway 817/685-4898 [email protected] Bedford, TX 76022-6913 817/980-0243 Rider, Dale W RE east 1507 Cherokee [email protected] Arlington, TX 76012 817/860-6092 Ridlehuber, W Tom RE central 1007 Easy Burkburnett, TX 76354 940/569-2339 Riley, R Jack RE Edna south 627 Sugar Brook [email protected] Temple, TX 76502 Rivera, B Suzy FE Friendship Service Center 860/225-0211 Aldo north 57 Christopher Circle [email protected] New Britain, CT 06053 860/224-9395 Roark, M Lee RO Waco First UMC 254/772-5630 Jean central PO Box 7736 254/772-9702 [email protected] Waco, TX 76714 254/776-8855 Roark, John SY Bartlett UMC 254/527-3772 south PO Box 44 [email protected] Bartlett, TX 76511 254/773-1844 Roath, Donald J RE Betty west 3901 Buena Vista Circle [email protected] Granbury, TX 76049 817/974-3027 Robbins, Christie FE Joel east 612 Temple Street [email protected] Ovilla, TX 75154 Robbins, Joel FE Ovilla UMC 972/617-8840 Christie east 1403 Red Oak Creek Road 972/617-3180 [email protected] Ovilla, TX 75154 Robbins Jr, Thomas Q FE Temple First UMC 254/773-5269 Shannon south PO Box 773 254/773-5027 [email protected] Temple, TX 76503-0773 Robbins Sr, Thomas Q RO Lakeside UMC 903/599-3080 central 515 FM 416 [email protected] Streetman, TX 75859


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Roberson, Joy FD White's Chapel UMC 817/481-4147 Kyle east 185 S White's Chapel Blvd 817/410-2125 [email protected] Southlake, TX 76092 Roberts, Carol FE Ferris Heights UMC 972/937-2344 east 108 Center Street [email protected] Waxahachie, TX 75165 Robertson, Sharon D RE Max west 730 Lariat Loop [email protected] Hartsel, CO 80449 Robertson, John C RE Joan north 6 Brentwood Drive [email protected] Dundas, Ontario, Canada L9H 3N3 905/627-9468 Robertson, Eugene RE (Peggy) east 2407 Strait Lane [email protected] Arlington, TX 76013-1336 817/303-8699 Rodden, Mike PE St. Barnabas UMC 817/483-1667 east 5011 Pleasant Ridge [email protected] Arlington, TX 76016 Rogers, Denise FE Mart First UMC 254/876-2751 Rick central PO Box 245 [email protected] Mart, TX 76664 Rucker, Lizzie SS (Millard) east 1510 E Loop 304 #304 Crockett, TX 75835 936/544-2956 Rudewick Jr, Robert E "Rudy" FE Godley UMC 817/389-2287 Samantha north PO Box 267 [email protected] Godley, TX 76044 817/309-2267 Russell, Wanda SS (Tim) east 2409 Strait Lane [email protected] Arlington, TX 76013 817/795-3480 Ryan, Cynthia OF Grapevine First UMC 817/481-2559 Robin east 422 Church Street 817/421-6373 [email protected] Grapevine, TX 76051 817/421-3182 Salyer, Helen SS (O.B.) east 515 Harris Street #223 Marysville, CA 95901 Samford, Karen Joy FD (Sam) north 7141 Barbados Drive [email protected] N Richland Hills, TX 76180 Sanders, James RE Holder's Chapel/Millsap UMC 940/682-4430 Margaret north PO Box 192 [email protected] Millsap, TX 76066 817/613-8486 Sands, Judith RE 1467 Creekview Court [email protected] east Fort Worth, TX 76112-3032 817/446-5373 Sanford, Alfred G RE Helen east 4012 Alicante Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76133 817/263-4651


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Sansom, Joyce SS (Lloyd) central 1004 Wedgewood Drive Waco, TX 76712 254/741-0435 Sansom, Jimmy FE West First/Wesley Chapel UMC 254/829-2735 Shannon central PO Box 471 [email protected] West, TX 76691 Saul, Dora E OF Harris Methodist Ft Worth 817/882-2092 east 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76104 Schaub, John W RE Anne north 6500 Ridgmar West Court [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76116 817/735-1930 Schiffman, Marilyn R FE John east 3976 Cedarbrush Drive [email protected] Dallas, TX 75229 Schmidt, Stephen E FE Grace UMC, Copperas Cove 254/547-3729 Karen south 101 W Avenue F 254/547-9084 [email protected] Copperas Cove, TX 76522 254/547-8884 Schultz, Dale A FE St. Philip's UMC 512/244-2175 Diana south 16321 Great Oaks Drive 512/244-2197 [email protected] Round Rock, TX 78681 512/255-8179 Schultz, C C RE Jean south PO Box 433 Moody, TX 76557 254/853-2220 Scott, Shirley SS (J.R.) east 8009 Davis Blvd #3101 N Richland Hills, TX 76182 817/868-1300 Scott, Don FE Central District UMC 254/776-8740 Liz central PO Box 20755 254/776-1939 [email protected] Waco, TX 76702 254/772-7932 Scrivener, Randall B FE Hewitt UMC 254/666-2500 Naomi central PO Box 398 254/666-2522 [email protected] Hewitt, TX 76643 254/224-8805 Scroggs, Donald H FE Brownwood First UMC 325/643-1555 Patrice west 2500 Eleventh Street 325/641-0031 [email protected] Brownwood, TX 76801 325/646-9189 Seawell, Philip L FD south 1306 Tamarac Trail [email protected] Leander, TX 78641 Sellers, J W RE Gayla north 2525 Colt Lane [email protected] Crowley, TX 76036 817/297-7009 Senkel, James PL Graham First UMC 940/549-0970 Janice west PO Box 88 [email protected] Graham, TX 76450 940/549-1620 Senter, Fred "Landy" O. RE east 3808 Oak Creek Drive [email protected] Austin, TX 78727 512/782-2243


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Seth, John PL Blanket UMC 254/386-1700 Linda west 551 CR 261 [email protected] Comanche, TX 76442 325/885-2126 Seuser, Kent RE Laurie east 12406 Spring Grove Drive [email protected] Houston, TX 77099 832/369-2376 Shambeck, Jeana SS (Louis) north 313 Salisbury Lane Flower Mound, TX 75028 Shapley, Gregory FD Hurst First UMC 817/282-7384 Sessalie east PO Box 1461 817/282-5867 [email protected] Hurst, TX 76053 817/358-1879 Shelley, Bonnie SS (Jake) north 808 Ridge Crest Drive Burleson, TX 76028 817/447-3994 Shepherd, G W (Dub) OD Trinity UMC, Arlington 817/274-1345 east 3321 W Park Row 817/795-4437 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76013 817/572-4382 Shipman, John T RE Janie east 4016 Cavalry Drive [email protected] Plano, TX 75023 Shirley, Rosalind DR Deane east 5808 Highgate Drive [email protected] Arlington, TX 76016 817/457-8350 Shuler, Philip RO St. Paul, Temple/Holland UMC 254/778-3851 south 2407 W Avenue P [email protected] Temple, TX 76504 254/778-2014 Silveria, Walter G RE Jay south 111 Longhorn Trail [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78628 512/992-4147 Sims, Alice Pauline RE Earnest east 6008 Vel Drive [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76106 817/451-3689 Slaten, C Bradley PE Coleman First/Novice UMC 325/625-3501 Amanda west PO Box 852 [email protected] Coleman, TX 76834 325/625-5494 Sluder, Edis RE Esther north PO Box 558 Joshua, TX 76058 817/558-8414 Smart, Eddie RE Burleson First UMC 817/295-1166 Diana north PO Box 399 817/295-8151 [email protected] Burleson, TX 76097 817/908-8826 Smiley, Diane RD east 2223 Wamsetta Drive [email protected] Arlington, TX 76018 817/375-9428 Smith, Ramon FE Morningside UMC 817/927-0730 Gabrielle east 2860 Evans Avenue 817/923-5577 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76104


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Smith, Jeffrey FE Burleson First UMC 817/295-1166 Leah north PO Box 399 817/295-8151 [email protected] Burleson, TX 76097 817/447-7164 Smith, Eric FE Senior Chaplain, Harris Methodist Fort Worth Donna east 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76104 817/890-0703 Smith, Tom RE Helen north PO Box 6626 [email protected] Granbury, TX 76049 817/326-2960 Smith, Don C FE Phyllis central 127 N Delta Mill Circle The Woodlands, TX 77385 936/273-3719 So, Jungil Daniel FE Korean UMC 254/757-2621 Helen central 3600 Memorial Drive [email protected] Waco, TX 76711 254/772-6751 Sobczak, Steve FD Granbury First 817/573-5573 north 301 S Loop 567 [email protected] Granbury, TX 76048 Song, Jong-Nam FE Delaware Korean UMC On Soon south 717 Loveville Road [email protected] Hockessin, DE 19797 Sorrels, Kermit RE Sue west 904 W 4th Coleman, TX 76834 325/625-2243 Sowell, Annette RE Jesse east 215 Mint Lane [email protected] Euless, TX 76039 817/283-8512 Sowell Jr, Jesse J RE 817/531-4914 Annette east 215 Mint Lane 817/531-6503 [email protected] Euless, TX 76039 817/283-8512 Spradlin, Mary Kathryn FE Arlington Heights/Grace UMC 817/737-3161 David north 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd 817/737-7229 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/548-1771 Springer, Beverly J FD Euless First UMC 817/283-4421 Mike east PO Box 967 817/283-5304 [email protected] Euless, TX 76039-0967 817/571-9681 Sprinkle, Myra SS (J.W.) east 1616 Janice Lane Fort Worth, TX 76112 817/451-8087 Stanley, Lovie SS (Roy E.) central 900 Turner Waco, TX 76704 254/754-3770 Stanley, Willie SY Mosheim UMC 254/366-5518 south 526 Sherman [email protected] Waco, TX 76704 254/754-8838 Stanley-Soulen, Melanie FE Allen Lee-Luthersville Circuit south 4270 Lone Oak road [email protected] Lone Oak, GA 30220


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Starnes, Ira Lynn FL Mooreville UMC 254/546-0707 Debbie south 206 FM 2643 [email protected] Chilton, TX 76632 Stegman Jr, Uriah L "Buddy" RE Claire Ann east 8401 Orleans Lane [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76123 817/292-6252 Stemley, LilliAnn "Penny" FD Tarrant County Restorative Justice Ctr 817/616-3100 east 3524 Rachel Court [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76137 817/306-1843 Stephen, Judy SS (Paul) west 1103 Avenue A Santa Anna, TX 76878 325/348-3776 Stevens, Ann RE Hoyt north 5017 Hwy 199W [email protected] Springtown, TX 76082 817/220-0320 Stevens, Robin FD Keller First UMC 817/431-1332 Dan east 1025 Johnson Road 817/337-0822 [email protected] Keller, TX 76248 817/571-6523 Stork, Wayne RE Rosebud UMC 254/583-4315 Wendy south PO Box 623 [email protected] Rosebud, TX 76570 254/760-9578 Stratton, Margaret FE Mick north 5001 Stadium Drive [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76133 817/923-8777 Strayhorn, Billy FE Glen Rose First UMC 254/897-2572 Mary north PO Box 426 254/897-3472 [email protected] Glen Rose, TX 76043 817/897-2511 Strom, Melissa PL Glen Rose First UMC 254/897-2572 north PO Box 426 [email protected] Glen Rose, TX 76043 Stroup, Candace OF Chaplain, Harris Methodist Hospital north 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76104 Suggs, Norman Lee RE Nancy east 2009 Easy Street [email protected] Arlington, TX 76013 Summerlin, Travis L FE Tenth Street/Thrall UMC 512/352-2244 south PO Box 851 [email protected] Taylor, TX 76574-0851 512/365-3756 Summers, Nancy T RFL Blooming Grove/Dresden UMC 903/695-2334 Jim central PO Box 37 [email protected] Blooming Grove, TX 76626 Sutton, George RE Margaret north 8902 N Longwood Drive [email protected] Granbury, TX 76049 817/579-8279 Tate-Almy, Amy FD Money Matters Ministry Michael Almy east 5124 Coloardo Blvd [email protected] N Richland Hills, TX 76180 817/656-8218


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Taylor, Delbert H RE Sue central 9553 State Hwy 171 [email protected] Itasca, TX 76055 254/687-2427 Taylor, James RE Nancy north 112 W Simmons Weatherford, TX 76086 817/341-4977 Taylor, Pat SS (W.C.) north 1902 W Spanish Oak [email protected] Granbury, TX 76048 817/573-9587 Teal, Tom SS (Mary) north 4005 Angus Fort Worth, TX 76116 817/732-1046 Tenery, Jim OF Harris Methodist Ft Worth 817/250-2092 Jane north 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76104 Tenney Jr, Daniel W FE Richland Hills UMC 817/284-9371 Angela east 7301 Glenview Drive [email protected] N Richland Hills, TX 76180 Terry, James D FD Fort Worth First UMC 817/339-5085 Carmen north 800 W 5th Street 817/339-5084 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76102 940/591-1598 Thomas, Timothy RE Cindy north 855 Anahauc Street [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76114 Tidd, David RE Kathryn east 4504 Ideldell Drive [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76116 817/560-0837 Tims, James Edwin RE AV. Canal Marapendi 1100/2102/Bl. 1 Frances east Barra da Tijuca, RJ 22631-056 [email protected] BRAZIL, Todd, Adell SS (Plez) south 102 Sunny Lane Gatesville, TX 76528 254/865-8314 Tolbert, Judy OE Purmela UMC south PO Box 38 [email protected] Purmela, TX 76566 254/859-5873 Torian, Gary FE Olney First UMC 940/564-5622 Alice west PO Box 305 [email protected] Olney, TX 76374 Torpy, Arthur A FE Asbury/Faith UMC 817/834-2503 Susan north 2908 Layton [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76117 817/594-2606 Trammell, Susan M RE Warren central 522 Baylor Drive [email protected] Greenville, TX 75402 903/456-5457 Tran, Sanh Van FE Vietnamese UMC 616/534-4948 east 212 Bellevue Street SE [email protected] Wyoming, MI 49548


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Traster, Jean SS (Eldon) east 2014 Iron Horse Court [email protected] Arlington, TX 76017 817/468-8170 Trevino Teddlie, Jeannie FD SMU Perkins 214/768-2265 Jack east PO Box 750133 214/768-1042 [email protected] Dallas, TX 75275-0133 817/834-0471 Tribble, Teddye SS (Thomas) north 300 Huguley Blvd #329 Burleson, TX 76028 817/713-1548 Trigg, William Lee FE Round Rock First UMC 512/255-3336 Melissa south PO Box 1448 512/341-8117 [email protected] Round Rock, TX 78680-1448 512/551-3917 Tucker, C Randall PL Midlothian First/Britton UMC 972/723-3993 Kathy east 800 S Ninth Street 972/775-2544 [email protected] Midlothian, TX 76065 Tucker, Jenny OP Iredell First/Cranfills Gap Kelly west PO Box 159 [email protected] Iredell, TX 76649 254/364-2576 Tune, Wilma Smiley RE east 114 Parks Village Drive [email protected] Odessa, TX 79765 432/561-8613 Turner, Gary F RE Carol east 3662 Crowberry Way [email protected] Euless, TX 76040 817/571-1952 Turner, Lianne FE Mineral Wells First UMC 940/325-4707 west PO Box 1466 [email protected] Mineral Wells, TX 76067 Turner, Robert RE Nancy east 20 Stonecourt Circle Dallas, TX 75225 214/363-4060 Tye, Beverly S RE Reuben east 4808 Spicewood Lane [email protected] Arlington, TX 76017 Tyler, Andrew M FE Hico First UMC 254/796-4539 west PO Box 99 [email protected] Hico, TX 76457 254/796-4209 Valendy, Jason FE Saginaw UMC 817/232-0390 Estee north 209 Bluebonnet St. [email protected] Saginaw, TX 76179 817/257-8931 Valendy, Estee FE Saginaw UMC 817/232-0390 Jason north 209 Bluebonnet St. [email protected] Saginaw, TX 76179 Van Rader, April PL New Beginnings UMC 817/829-5104 central 1215 Reseda Drive [email protected] Arlington, TX 76015 Van Zile, Larry RE Mary east 4500 Willow Bend Drive [email protected] Arlington, TX 76017 817/905-4500


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Vanzant Williams, Annette FD Stan east 5517 Vicksburg Drive [email protected] Arlington, TX 76017 817/561-2785 Vardiman, Boyce RE Jane central PO Box 327 [email protected] West, TX 76691 254/826-3118 Vaughn, R Douglas FD Troy ISD Kissa south 1105 Lower Troy Road [email protected] Troy, TX 76579 254/938-7294 Vaughn, Kirsten "Kissa" FE Troy UMC 254/938-2364 Doug south PO Box 9 [email protected] Troy, TX 76579 254/938-7294 Walker, Darren R FE Belton First UMC 254/939-5703 Charlotte south 205 E 3rd Avenue 254/939-0877 [email protected] Belton, TX 76513-3145 254/939-2793 Walmsley, Ardalia SS (Walter) east 4608 Fitzhugh Fort Worth, TX 76105 817/536-8633 Walton, Ann SS (Charles) south 3303 Fearless Treadway Round Mountain, TX 78663 830/825-3474 Warden, Patricia G FE Bethlehem-Prospect UMC 843/339-9711 Robert east 2236 Bethlehem Road [email protected] Hartsville, SC 29550-1724 843/332-7833 Warden, Robert C FE Chaplin, US Army 703/601-1121 Patricia east 2236 Bethlehem Road [email protected] Hartsville, SC 29550-1724 843/332-7833 Ware, Donna J FE Hillsboro First UMC 254/582-2342 central PO Box 673 254/582-5172 [email protected] Hillsboro, TX 76645 254/582-9274 Waser, Patti R RE Dale east 6317 Torrey Pines Drive [email protected] N Richland Hills, TX 76180 817/428-2508 Waser, Dale RE Patti east 6317 Torrey Pines Drive [email protected] N Richland Hills, TX 76180 817/428-2508 Watson, Ginger FE Genesis UMC 817/292-4551 Steven north 7635 S Hulen 817/370-6021 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76133 817/927-5794 Watson, Gary PL Tehuacana UMC central PO Box 205 [email protected] Tehuacana, TX 76686 Watson-Martin, Elizabeth PE CPE Supervisor, Lancaster General Hospital east 712 Chickies Drive [email protected] Columbia, PA 17512 Waughtal, Laraine FE Bluff Dale/Morgan Mill UMC 254/728-3533 west PO Box 117 [email protected] Bluff Dale, TX 76433


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Way, Gregory A FL Moody First/Moody-Leon UMC 254/853-3106 Terri south PO Box 98 [email protected] Moody, TX 76557 Wear, Jana FE Wesley UMC, Fort Worth 817/246-1242 Robert north 9000 White Settlement Road [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76108 817/613-0803 Weathers, Bob RE Mary north 2420 Willing Avenue [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76110 817/926-5140 Wertz, Amanda OF Chaplain, Harris Methodist HEB east 1600 Hospital Parkway [email protected] Bedford, TX 76022 Whitbeck, Gary RE Paula south 106 Walnut Tree Loop [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78628 512/686-2903 White, Stephanie OP Weatherford First UMC 817/599-4231 Kevin north 301 S Main [email protected] Weatherford, TX 76086 817/341-6189 Whitehead, Glenda FE Journey of Faith UMC 512/255-8403 south PO Box 1343 [email protected] Round Rock, TX 78680-1343 512/238-6211 Whitley, Lara A FE Joshua UMC 817/558-9801 north PO Box 376 817/526-3017 [email protected] Joshua, TX 76058 817/558-2716 Whittle, Charles RO east 7129 Craig [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76112 817/451-4408 Wier, Brenda RD Richard east 334 Cove Road [email protected] Gordon, TX 76453 940/769-4420 Wilbanks, Dale PL Sardis/VenusUMC 972/937-5784 Rebecca east 645 Sardis Road [email protected] Midlothian, TX 76065 972/937-8886 Wild, Randy M FE Exec Dir Mission Support 817/877-5222 Katy east 464 Bailey Avenue 817/338-4541 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/572-3179 Williams, John H RE Elizabeth north 1525 Floyd Hampton Crowley, TX 76036 817/297-1523 Williams, Nancy SS (Dan) east 19 S Old Cedar Circle The Woodlands, TX 77381 936/271-3922 Williams, Wayne OF Waco First UMC 254/772-5630 Beth central PO Box 7736 254/772-9702 [email protected] Waco, TX 76714 254/235-6677 Williamson, Judy R FL Arborlawn UMC 817/731-0701 Walter north 5001 Briarhaven Road [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76109 817/292-2367


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Willis, Ted R AM Robinson Drive UMC 254/662-3155 Gayle central 2801 Robinson Drive [email protected] Waco, TX 76706 254/732-8164 Wilson, Kevin R FE Waxahachie First UMC 972/937-4400 Cheryl east 505 W Marvin 972/923-2311 [email protected] Waxahachie, TX 75165-3025 972/937-6055 Wimberley, Linda FL Sparks Memorial UMC 254/799-5124 central 900 Maxfield Street [email protected] Waco, TX 76705 Wines, Alphonetta FE Kennedale UMC 817/478-5811 north PO Box 146 [email protected] Kennedale, TX 76096 817/294-5784 Winslow, Fred RE Sharon Adair south PO Box 2088 [email protected] Waco, TX 76703 Winter, Steven Mark FE One-Man-Show Ministries 817/281-2730 Laura east 6241 Winter Park Drive 817/281-7737 [email protected] N Richland Hills, TX 76180 817/281-2730 Wood, Tom SY Itasca/Covington UMC 254/687-2650 Cathy central 401 E Adams [email protected] Itasca, TX 76055-2206 254/687-2475 Wood, William C "Bill" FE Chaplain, Harris Ft Worth 817/250-2092 Cheri Kendrick north 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue 817/250-4045 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76104 817/423-3417 Woods, Nancy FE (Terry Nelson) south PO Box 99 [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78627-0099 512/244-6853 Woods, Carol FE West District DS 254/965-2594 Clint Morrow west PO Box 2570 [email protected] Stephenville, TX 76401 Woodward, Jane E FE China Spring UMC 254/836-1107 James central PO Box 400 254/836-8112 China Spring, TX 76633 254/836-4431 Wooten, Stella SS (James Campbell) east 1600 Trafalgar Road Fort Worth, TX 76116 817/269-2006 Worcester, Harris PE Wortham/Kirvin UMC 254/765-3777 Julie central PO Box 188 [email protected] Wortham, TX 76693 254/765-3345 Ybanez, Matthew FD Hurst First UMC 817/282-7384 Aimee east PO Box 1461 817/282-5867 [email protected] Hurst, TX 76053 817/571-4324 York, Nancy L RE [email protected] east 2701 Briargrove Lane San Angelo, TX 76904 325/949-6404 Young, Robert E RE Mary Jane FW 196 Shady Pine [email protected] Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765 903/769-5535


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Young, T Michael RE Margaret north 7917 Hosta Way [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 76123 817/370-6439 Young, Robyn S FE Line Street UMC/UCF Hillsboro 254/580-9733 central PO Box 1665 Hillsboro, TX 76645 254/582-2867 Young, Brian FE Arlington First UMC 817/274-2571 Carol east 313 N Center 817/459-0597 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76011 817/419-6634 Youngblood, Scott FE Trinity UMC, Arlington 817/274-1345 Kathey east 3321 W Park Row 817/795-4437 [email protected] Arlington, TX 76013 817/447-6817 Zellers, Frances SS (Clyde) north 1325 McIngvale Road Hernando, MS 38632 662/429-4986

Lay Members to the Annual Conference Central District

1st UMC Mexia Matthew Zachary 829 Krisker Lane Mexia 76667 1st UMC Mexia Holly Koch 830 Krisker Ln. Mexia 76667 Austin Avenue Randall Umstead 6424 Crystal Ct. Waco 76712 Austin Avenue UMC Lewis McReynolds 3725 Austin Ave Waco 76710 Austin Avenue United Methodist Church Bronwen Forbay-Umstead 6424 Crystal Ct Waco 76712 Barry United Methodist Pat Reed 13856 FM 1126 Barry 75102 Blooming Grove UMC Judith Saunders PO Box 429 Blooming Grove 76626 Blooming Grove UMC Diana Holland 3300 NW County Rd 3121 Purdon 76679 Bosqueville United Methodist Garland Dunkin P O Box 774 Elm Mott 76640 Bracks UMC Patricia Nichols 1805 S. 19th Waco 76706 Calvary United Methodist W. D. Kimzey 112 Mill Creek Ln Weatherford 76087 Central District UMW President Jan Warren PO Box 2375 Corsicana 75151 Central UMC Patricia Stroman 7409 Brentwood Cir Waco 76712 Central UMC Frances Turner 1726 Rambler Dr. Waco 76710 Central UMC Pat Stroman 7409 Brentwood Cir Waco 76712 Chatfield UMC Ann Williams 6711 FM 1129 Chatfield 75105 China Spring UMC Donna Hixson 253 Quail Haven China Spring 76633 China Spring UMC Katherine Ditto-Reeves 209 Taos Waco 76712 China Spring UMC Roylene Robbins 170 Hali Brooke Dr China Spring 76633 Clifton FUMC Maureen Barnett 3501 CR 225 Valley Mills 76689 Clifton FUMC Frances Rose PO Box 463 Valley Mills 76689 Cogdell Memorial Patricia Hardt 5312 Lake Killarney Waco 76710 Cogdell Memorial UMC Lianna Smyers 3307 Brannon Dr Waco 76710 Corsicana FUMC Sandra Curtis 1608 W. Park Ave Corsicana 75110 Crawford FUMC Cindy Damon P. O. Box 6 Crawford 76638 District UMM President Dennis Rejcek 1006 Dayton Robinson 76706 Dennis Chapel Julius Masters PO Box 608 Mexia 76667 First UMC, Cleburne Cynthia Pena 1420 Lakeview Ct. Cleburne 76033 First United Methodist Church Cindy Humphries P. O. Box 834 Corsicana 75110 First United Methodist Church Jim Humphries, Jr. P. O. Box 834 Corsicana 75110 Frost UMC Charles Harris 700 East Tower St Frost 76641 Frost UMC Alex Flores 4457 FM 639 Frost 76641 FUMC Coolidge Elisha Barnett PO Box 306 Coolidge 76635 FUMC Coolidge Scott Ray PO Box 132 Coolidge 76635


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FUMC Covington Mary Allison PO Box 152 Covington 76636 FUMC Dawson Jim Meredith 6555 FM 638 Dawson 76639 FUMC Hewitt Donna Sparks 304 Cedarwood Hewitt 76643 FUMC Itasca John Laird 304 E. Main Itasca 76055 FUMC Mart SaraSue Deike 4860 Elk Rd Waco 76705 FUMC Mart Sue Kalka P.O. Box 338 Riesel 76682 FUMC Mexia Michael Miller 503 S. Ross Av Mexia 76667 FUMC Waco James Baker 9004 Buckingham Ct Waco 76712 FUMC Waco J. Clay Sawyer, M.D. 3407 Obrien Circle Waco 76708 Groesbeck UMC Janice Levi 204 PR 5822 Groesbeck 76642 Hillsboro FUMC Russell Keelin 1115 East Elm St Hillsboro 76645 Hillsboro FUMC William Auvenshine 1107 E. Walnut St Hillsboro 76645 Hubbard FUMC Barbara Prue 7503 FM 2114 Hubbard 76648 Kerens FUMC Kay Berry 16369 E. Hwy 31 Kerens 75144 King Memorial Myra Clark 119 Quail Lake Dr Whitney 76692 King Memorial Pat Broadstreet 243 Golf Course Dr 1-10 Whitney 76692 King Memorial Barbara Chism 196 PR 1408 Morgan, 76671 King Memorial UMC Myra Clark 119 Quail Lake Dr. W Whitney 76692 Lake Shore UMC May Wang 1704 Trinity Waco 76710 Lakeside UMC Jackie Messer 2005 SE PR 2163 Corsicana 76509 Lakeview UMC Florrie Hammons 100 South Rita Waco 76205 Lebanon UMC Fern Hill 234 HCR 2215 Aquilla 76622 Lorena U.M.C. Jane Calvert 982 N. Houston Lorena 76655 Lorena UMC Ann Cox 200 W. Center Lorena 76655 McGregor FUMC Richard Skipper 1000 S. Harrison McGregor 76657 McGregor FUMC Carolyn Wallace 1201 W. 3-A McGregor 76657 Meier Settlement UMC Steven Glockzin 279 Doughty Hill Ln Mart 76664 Meridian 1st UMC Ray Piner PO Box 244 Meridian 76665 Mexia FUMC Holly Koch 830 Krisker Ln Mexia 76667 Mexia FUMC Holly Koch 830 Krisker Ln Mexia 76667 Mexia FUMC Matthew Zachary 829 Krisker Ln Mexia 76667 Mt. Zion UMC Arlillian Vance 5719 Stratford Dr Waco 76710 Perry UMC Sellen Grote 822 FM 1240 Riesel 76682 Pleasant Grove UMC Cindy Boyd 3101 Oakridge Dr Corsicana 75110 Richland UMC Shirley Thomas 804 W. Main St. Richland 76681 Richland UMC Caren Smith PO Box 82 Richland 76681 Robinson Dr. UMC Teresa Arndt 522 Karen Dr. Robinson 76706 Sparks Memorial UMC Wynona Wilkin 1016 Kane Waco 76705 Springhill United Methodist Church Callie Thompson 11853 HWY. 6 Riesel 76682 St Luke UMC Ada Conner P.O. Box 749 Mexia 76667 St. James UMC Doris Harvey 303 Hood St Waco 76704 St. James UMC Waco Byron Smith 600 S. 2nd St Waco 76706 Tehuacana UMC Byron Riddle P.O. Box 225 Groesbeck 76642 Thornton United Methodist Church Cathy Banks 11443 Shannon Dr Thornton 76687 Union Memorial UMC Patricia Gee 759 Hwy 2310 Coolidge 76635 Valley Mills/Cayote Vicki Berry PO Box 53 Crawford 76638 Waco FUMC Erika Rodriguez 4605 Erath St Waco 76710 Waco FUMC Mike Meadows 2501 Rockview Waco 76710 Waco FUMC Carl Rucker 3300 Cliffdale Waco 76708 Wesley Chapel UMC Linda Heese 367 Heese Ln. Waco 76705 Wesley Chapel UMC Howard Freund 1487 River Rd Waco 76705 Wesley UMC Kay Shimonek 210 NW CR 0006 Corsicana 75110 Wesley UMC Horace Vonner 2064 Leroy Pkwy Elm Mott 76640 West FUMC Mark Carter 10048 Heritage Prkwy West 76691 West FUMC Bettye Holzmann P.O. Box 11 Ross 76684 Woodway First United Methodist Michelle Plaskett 410 Ruverview Dr Woodway 76712 Woodway First United Methodist Church Robert Sigmund 333 Edinburgh Ln Waco 76712 Woodway FUMC Dawn Gilliland 14038 Horseshoe Cir Waco 76712 Wortham FUMC Julie Worcester PO Box 188 Wortham 76693 Young Adult District Representative Brandon Frenzel 308 Whispering Meadows Hewitt 76643 Young Adult Rep. - Central District Jonathyn Kenniger 422 Cobbs Ln Waco 76708 Youth Rep. - Central District Ryan Dillman 3595FM1839 Corsicana 75110 Youth Rep. - Central District Madeleine Pittman 1101 E Hwy 34 Italy 76651


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1st UMC of Keller Toni Bliss 1033 Valle Vista Ln Keller 76248 Aldersgate Ken Costlow 1519 Daniel Arlington 76010 Aldersgate UMC Jack Wolfe 1421 Berkeley Ln Arlington 76015 Aldersgate UMC Beryl Wolfe 1421 Berkeley Ln Arlington 76015 Alvarado FUMC Mary Percifield P.O. Box 673 Alvarado 76009 Bethel United Methodist Church Dorothy Mullican 1501 Holder Rd Waxahachie 75165 Bristol UMC Darleen White 811 Paisley Ln Red Oak 75154 Britton UMC NANCY Neal 4510 Britton Rd Midlothian 76065 Campus Drive UMC Faye Sanders 2437 Robert Burns Dr. Ft. Worth 76119 Campus Drive UMC Barbara Greene 4212 Carmel Ave. Ft. Worth 76119 Church of the Good Shepherd Arthur Hunt 2104 Bradford Dr Arlington 76010 Church of the Good ShepherdUMC Sharon Julch 1508 Twin Post Ct Arlington 76014 Community of Hope United Methodist John Cox 4307 Spring Lake Pkwy Mansfield 76063 Covenant UMC Judy Kreitner 4417 C.R.610 Alvarado 76009 Davis Memorial UMC Duane Davis 5309 Richland Ct. N. Richland

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0 Davis Memorial UMC Rita Davis 5309 Richland Ct. N. Richland Hill

76180 East District Lay Leader Clifton Dobbins III 2908 Hunting Dr Ft. Worth 76119 East District UMM President Joseph Silvas 937 Ascension Dr Hurst 76053 East District UMW President Karen Morgan 2100 Hillary Tr Mansfield 76063 East District Young Adult Rep. Julian Hobdy 400 N. ST HWY 360 Mansfield 76063 East District Youth Rep. Andrew Nunley IV 2409 Poplar Spring Rd Ft. Worth 76123 Eastern Hills UMC Curtis Anderson 2021 Queen St. Ft. Worth 76103 Epworth Marianne Brown 835 E Lamar Blvd Arlington 76011 Epworth UMC Amy Miller 1317 Academy Cir Arlington 76013 Everman United Methodist Church Shirley Wright 400 Pittman Ave Everman 76140 Ferris - First Steven McIver P.O. Box 545 Ferris 75125 Ferris FUMC Megan Biffle 160 Hurst Cir Ferris 75125 Ferris Heights UMC Chris Buse 143 Driftwood Ln Waxahachie 75165 Ferris Heights United Methodist Church Jo Johnson 202 Cumberland Waxahachie 75165 First Methodist Mansfield Joe Boatman 1115 Shady Oak Tr. Mansfield 76063 First UMC Colleyville Sharon Dickson 3813 Fox Hollow Dr. Bedford 76021 FIRST UMC KELLER Ann Sherrer 1331 Knox Rd Keller 76262 First United Methodist Penny Voss 1409 Clover Hill Rd Mansfield 76063 First United Methodist Keith Currens 705 N. Preston St. Ennis 75119 First United Methodist Walt Milner 1705 Arthur Dr. Colleyville 76034 First United Methodist Elyse Hahne 5004 Old Oak Ln Colleyville 76034 First United Methodist Allen Mossman 5 Echo Cove Grapevine 76051 First United Methodist Jesse Mossman 5 Echo Cove Grapevine 76051 First United Methodist Royleen Cooper 3016 Friendswood Dr Arlington 76013 First United Methodist - Arlington CJ Rice 2321 Cales Dr Arlington 76013 First United Methodist Church James Takemoto 916 Gentle Wind Dr Keller 76248 First United Methodist Church Gay Griffith 5848 Crow Creek Ln Alvarado 76009 First United Methodist Church Megan Hale 2004 Valley Ln. Arlington 76013 First United Methodist Church Michelle Schechner 2050 Shady Brook Dr Bedford 76021 First United Methodist Church - Euless Kathy Chapman 404 Crowe Dr. Euless 76040 First United Methodist Church of

A li t Catherine Olson 1814 Lakemont Ct. Arlington 7601

3 First United Methodist Church of A li t

Christopher Olson 1814 Lakemont Ct. Arlington 76013 First United Methodist Church of Bedford Ralph Parker 604 Eastcliff Dr. Euless 76040 First United Methodist Church of Bedford Kathy Cramb 1307 El Camino Real #153 Euless 76040 First United Methodist Waxahachie Beth Whittington 306 Buffalo Creek Dr. Waxahachie 75165 Forest Hill UMC Herbert Munke 5208 Prince Charles Ct. Arlington 76017 FUMC Joseph Paxton 3290 Blackchamp Rd. Midlothian 76065 FUMC Valerie Stewart 505 W. Marvin Ave. Waxahachie 75165 FUMC Arlington Gena Williams 1838 Rhinevalley Dr Arlington 76012 FUMC Colleyville Douglas Boston 5606 Winnie Dr. Colleyville 76034 FUMC Colleyville Mary Bassett 4609 Stafford Dr Colleyville 76034 FUMC Euless Adriana Coats 444 Plainview Dr Hurst 76054 FUMC Ferris Nell Fulton 313 Mulberry St Ferris 75125 FUMC Grapevine Barbara Evartt 4016 Westmont Ct. Bedford 76021 FUMC Hurst Lynda Schraub 6233 Skylark Cir N. Richland

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FUMC Hurst Steve Harding 8620 Terrell Dr Ft. Worth 76182 FUMC Hurst Cindy Brown Harding 8620 Terrell Dr Ft. Worth 76182 FUMC Hurst David Nash 8401 Ranch Hand Tr Ft. Worth 76131 FUMC Hurst Martha Hollis 6537 Circleview Dr N. Richland

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0 FUMC Mansfield Robert Bush 321 Covington Ln Ovilla 75154 FUMC Mansfield Gary Kleinjan 2903 Saint Jude Dr Mansfield 76063 FUMC Midlothian Joy Price 1413 Yucca St Midlothian 76065 FUMC of Keller Sheryl Hillebrand 624 Unbridled Ln Keller 76248 FUMC Watauga Marcy Sylvester 1939 Eagle Pass Keller 76248 FUMC Watauga Seini Mila 6613 Orchard Dr. Watauga 76148 FUMC Waxahachie Alton Chambers 113 Chautauqua Dr Waxahachie 75165 FUMC Waxahachie Cheryl Wilson 118 Bison Meadow Dr. Waxahachie 75165 FUMC-Ennis Paul Penfold 810 N. Preston Ennis 75119 FUMC-Euless Wayne Weyer 2200 Muskeg Ln Euless 76039 Grace Betty Smith 5500 Safari Tr Arlington 76018 Grapevine First UMC- Heritage Campus Michael Rushing 4312 Country Ln. Grapevine 76051 Handley UMC John Woodard 3301 Cambridge Dr. Arlington 76013 Handley United Methodist Church Ann Burge 6100 Yolanda Dr Ft. Worth 76112 Keller UMC Charlotte Hill 4776 Ray White Rd Ft. Worth 76244 Kennedale First UMC Larry Smith 1109 Griggs Ave Ft. Worth 76105 Kennedale United Methodist Church Thane Arther 805 Scarlet Sage Ct Ft. Worth 76112 Mansfield FUMC Charles/Chuc

k Willett 5804 Mira Lago Ln Arlington 7601

7 Maypearl Ashley Bradford 123 Oak Branch Tr Waxahachie 75167 McMillan Glenda Lawrence 5275 Heightsview Lane E Ft. Worth 76132 McMillan UMC Betty Griffin 8062 Athens Way Ft. Worth 76123 Meadowbrook Diane Griffin 333 Throckmorton St Ft. Worth 76102 Meadowbrook Sharon Conger 5202 Wind Rock Ct Arlington 76017 Meadowbrook Donna Remus 2029 Tierney Rd. Ft. Worth 76112 Midlothian Donna Piper 1769 Creek Bend Dr. Midlothian 76065 Morningside Viola Dean 5121 Almena Rd Ft. Worth 76114 Morningside United Methodist Church Margie Thomas 1250 Glasgow Rd Ft. Worth 76134 New World Barbara McWhirter 508 Willow Creek Ct Arlington 76011 New World Richard Noren 1906 Moddy Ct. Arlington 76012 New World UMC Kathy Noren 1906 Moody Ct. Arlington 76012 New World UMC Jim Hall 1808 Elm Crest Dr. Arlington 76012 New World United Methodist Linda Connor P.O. Box 181147 Arlington 76096 Ovilla UMC Brad Morton 207 Lorene Dr Red Oak 75154 Ovilla UMC Melissa McDuffee 27907 Hansons Ct Spring 77386 Ovilla UMC Patrick Turkett 721 Eastride Dr. Midlothian 76065 Ovilla UMC Grant Jacobs 910 Red Oak Creek Dr Ovilla 75154 Palmer First UMC Barbara Garner 4535 FM 878 Waxahachie 75165 Polytechnic UMC David Goyne 812 Woodridge Dr Ft. Worth 76120 Polytechnic UMC Easter Williams 3321 Ave. C Ft. Worth 76105 Red Oak First United Methodist Church Lynne Grandstaff PO BOX 87 Red Oak 75154 Red Oak FUMC Keven Davis 216 Janis Ln Waxahachie 75165 Richland Hills UMC Mona Bailey 6200 Lake Way N. Richland

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0 Richland Hills UMC Jack Teddlie 2320 Primrose Ave. Ft. Worth 76111 Saint Barnabas UMC Jeff Michell 3408 Rainer Dr Arlington 76016 Sardis UMC Renee Sutton PO Box 381 Midlothian 76065 Sardis UMC Kaley Settlemyer 222 Leisure Rd Waxahachie 75167 Smithfield UMC Lynn Glasscock 7904 Clark St. N. Richland

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0 Smithfield United Methodist Church Laurie Rollins 3825 Labadie Dr Richland Hills 76118 ST ANDREWS William Warea 6750 Fall Meadow Dr Ft. Worth 76132 St. Andrew's Katrina Lindley 6861 Cape Cod Dr Grand Prairie 75054 St. Andrews UMC Hass Caram 2328 Clark Tr Grand Prairie 75052 St. Andrews United Methodist Church Robert Gunter 6429 Monarch Hills Dr Ft. Worth 76132 St. Barnabas Susan Michell 3408 Rainer Dr Arlington 76016 St. Barnabas Kim Simpson 3905 Lake Powell Dr. Arlington 76016 St. Barnabas UMC James Boyett 3907 Cross Bend Ct. Arlington 76016 St. Barnabas UMC Lila Barrett 5107 Cory Ct Arlington 76017 St. John the Apostle Lori Strickland 6310 Meadowmere Ln Arlington 76001 St. John the Apostle Vincent Formagus 2705 Ripplesprings Ct Arlington 76016 St. John The Apostle UMC Sari Hughes 5810 Royal Club Dr Arlington 76017 St. Luke United Methodist Toni Hood 6413 Heidelburg Ct. N. Richland

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St. Paul Hurst UMC Beverly Naylor 105 Garden Oaks Dr Hurst 76053 St. Paul UMC - Hurst Patsy Carrell 6508 Woodcreek Ln N. Richland

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0 St. Stephen Larry Lutz 402 Rockgate Ct. Arlington 76011 ST. STEPHEN UNITED METHODIST LORNA GILL 509 Willow Creek Ct Arlington 76011 Trinity UMC Christina Norris 3321 W. Park Row Arlington 76013 Trinity UMC Susan Jordan 3321 W. Park Row Arlington 76013 Trinity UMC Kerry Jordan 3321 W. Park Row Arlington 76013 Trinity UMC Julie Fagan 7005 Escondido Dr Arlington 76016 Trinity UMC Steve Fagan 7005 Escondido Dr Arlington 76016 Trinity United Methodist Jane Tecklenburg-

McClintock 250 E Debbie Ln Mansfield 7606

3 Whites Chapel Wesley Millican 546 Silicon Dr Southlake 7609

2 Whites Chapel UMC Tracy Rybak 1114 Calais Dr Southlake 76092 White's Chapel UMC Linda Spence 185 S. Whites Chapel

Bl d Southlake 7609

2 White's Chapel UMC Wayne Foster 600 Ravenaux Dr Southlake 76092 White's Chapel UMC Jeff Miller 1371 Holland Hill Southlake 76092 William C. Martin UMC Belinda Hargrove 5200 Coventry Ct Colleyville 76034 Wm C Martin UMC George Hawkinson 2521 Rollingshire Dr Bedford 76021 Wm C. Martin Malakai Takitaki 4901 Matthew Rd Grand Prairie 75052

Sonya Garcia 2804 Forest Point Dr Arlington 7600

6 North District

Acton Dawne Phillips 464 Bailey Ave Fort Worth 76107 Acton UMC Pat Loomis 614 Goldeneye Dr Granbury 76049 Acton UMC Tiffany Danna 3433 Fall Creek Hwy Granbury 76049 Alliance UMC Jim McClurg 7904 Park Vista Blvd. Ft. Worth 76137 Alliance UMC John Schueler 7904 Park Vista Blvd. Ft. Worth 76137 Annetta UMC Dot Britt 101 Spur Ct Aledo 76008 Annetta UM Robert Nimocks 1221 Forest Ridge Dr Bedford 76022 Arborlawn UMC Ethan Gregory Po Box 1283 Mineral Wells 76068 Arborlawn UMC Randal Riddile 3501 Sycamore School Rd Ft. Worth 76133 Arborlawn UMC Judy Williamson 6624 Crooked Stick Dr Ft. Worth 76132 Arborlawn UMC James (Jim) Cosper 6937 Aspen Wood Tr Ft. Worth 76132 Arborlawn UMC Virginia Cosper 6937 Aspen Wood Tr Ft. Worth 76132 Arlington Heights Van Burroughs 10708 Tall Oak Dr Ft. Worth 76108 Arlington Heights UMC Mary Spradlin 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ft. Worth 76107 Arlington heights umc Robyn Jones 3718 South Hills Ave Ft. Worth 76109 Arlington Heights UMC Robin Burroughs 10708 Tall Oak Dr Ft. Worth 76108 Benbrook UMC David Gattis 4409 Owendale Dr Benbrook 76116 Benbrook UMC Robert Flowers 1310 S Collard St Ft. Worth 76105 Benbrook UMC Robert Flowers 1310 S Collard St Ft. Worth 76105 Benbrook/Bethel Patti Waser 6317 Torrey Pines Dr. N. Richland Hills 76180 Bethel Sally Loebig 6732 Blue Ridge Rd Weatherford 76087 Bethesda UMC Brady Johnston 6657 N FM 113 Weatherford 76088 Bethesda UMC Tony Smith 6657 N FM 113 Weatherford 76088 Brock UMC Scott Goodfellow 127 Lazy Bend Dr. Brock 76087 Burleson FUMC Lisa Chick 2929 Whispering Creek Ln Burleson 76028 Cahill United Methodist Diane Bomar 104 Bent Tree Tr Burleson 76028 Calvary UMC John Johnson 6766 Silver Saddle Rd Ft. Worth 76126 Christ UMC Chauncey Nealy 3301 Sycamore School Rd Ft. Worth 76123 Christ UMC Grace Breeze 221 Afton Rd. Ft. Worth 76134 Couts Memorial UMC Johnny Jarrell 802 N Elm St Weatherford 76086 Couts Memorial UMC Nancy Martin 3017 Sunrise Tr Weatherford 76088 Couts Memorial UMC Kathy Smith 911 Overton Dr Weatherford 76086 Dido UMC Sue Shaw 9963 Boat Club Rd. Ft. Worth 76179 Eagle Mountain UMC Lea Lyles 13350 Briar Rd Azle 76020 Edge Park UMC Larry Stowe 8217 Meadowside Dr. Benbrook 76116 Edge Park UMC Larry Stowe 8217 Meadowside Dr Benbrook 76116 Edge Park UMC Valerie Stowe 8217 Meadowside Dr Benbrook 76116 Edge Park UMC Lynn Moore 3805 Walton Ave Ft. Worth 76133 Faith UMC Shelia Nowell 5425 Bonnie Wayne Haltom City 76117


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First Cleburne Matt Strom PO Box 114 Cleburne 76033 First UMC Fort Worth James Terry 800 W 5th St Ft. Worth 76102 First UMC Fort Worth Page Hines 4208 Ranier Ct Ft. Worth 76109 First UMC Fort Worth Darcy Deupree 6402 Country Day Tr Ft. Worth 76132 First UMC Janice Corthay 1485 Floyd Hampton Rd. Crowley 76036 First UMC Matthew Strom NE Barnard St Glen Rose 76043 First UMC Kent Marrs 2241 Taylor Dr Weatherford 76087 First UMC Carl Stenger 5911 Stone Meadow Ct Arlington 76017 First UMC Sharolyn Stenger 5911 Stone Meadow Ct Arlington 76017 First UMC Fort Worth Carolyn Stephns 9104 Dove Ct Ft. Worth 76126 First UMC Fort Worth J Sellers 2525 Colt Ln Crowley 76036 First United Methodist Mary Weathers 2420 Willing Ave Ft. Worth 76110 First UMC Donna Correa 269 Kelly Brook Ln Weatherford 76087 First UMC Walter Braddock, Jr. PO Box 242 Grandview 76050 First UMC Tom McDermott 800 W. 5th St Ft. Worth 76102 FUMC of Burleson Amber Cloud 105 Woodland Cir Burleson 76028 FUMC of Fort Worth Susie Faires 5421 Northcrest Ft. Worth 76107 FUMC, Joshua Nicole Hutchison PO Box 376 Joshua 76058 FUMC of Weatherford Glenn Jones 301 S. Main St Weatherford 76086 FUMC, Joshua David Craddock 4525 CR 919 Crowley 76036 FUMC George Sutton 8902 N Longwood Dr Granbury 76049 FUMC Azle Dean Posey 133 N. Broadway Azle 76020 FUMC Burleson Robert Ewing 5001 Stacey Ave. Ft. Worth 76137 FUMC Fort Worth Lawrence Grubb 4736 Staples Ave Ft. Worth 76133 FUMC Glen Rose Melissa Strom 501 NE Barnard St Glen Rose 76043 FUMC Joshua Edis Sluder PO Box 558 Joshua 76058 FUMC Weatherford Bradford Tibbitts 1303 Elaine St. Weatherford 76086 FUMC-Fort Worth John Harrington 750 West 5th St Ft. Worth 76102 FUMC-FW Wayne Maddox 3744 Ben Creek Ct Aledo 76008 FUMC-FW Nancy Fisher 4201 Kirkland Ct Ft. Worth 76109 FUMC-FW Joy Brandon 4508 Meandering Way Colleyville 76034 FUMC-FW Susie Faires 5421 Northcrest Rd Ft. Worth 76107 FUMC-Springtown Gerald Wallace 491 Green Meadow Cir Springtown 76082 Genesis Edith (Edie) Jones 4113 Willow Way Rd Ft. Worth 76133 Genesis Georgia Adamson 464 Bailey Ave Ft. Worth 76107 Genesis Bert Franks 6812 Riverridge Rd. Ft. Worth 76116 Genesis UMC Ginger Watson 7635 S. Hulen Ft. Worth 76133 Genesis UMC Catherine Hix 165 Adams Dr. Crowley 76036 Genesis UMC Mickey Franks 6812 Riverridge Rd. Ft. Worth 76116 Godley UMC Rudy Rudewick 401 W. Links Dr. Godley 76044 Granbury First UMC John Burks 2208 Randy Ct Granbury 76049 Granbury FUMC Susan Hall 3506 Fountain Way Granbury 76049 Granbury FUMC Steve Sobczak 5100 Stacey Ave. Ft. Worth 76132 Grandview First Harrell Braddock, Jr. PO Box 242 Grandview 76050 Kopperl David Ricker 1460 FM 55 Blooming Grove 76626 Kopperl UMC Everett Duckworth 161 County Road 1281 Morgan 76671 Lighthouse Fellowship Frank Briggs 7200 Robertson Rd Ft. Worth 76135 Lighthouse Fellowship Bobby Cullen 7200 Robertson Rd Ft. Worth 76135 Lighthouse Fellowship Harold Hughes 390 Meadow Hill Rd Ft. Worth 76108 Lighthouse Fellowship UMC Kerry Kinney 5605 Ainsdale Dr Ft. Worth 76135 North District Virginia Bassford P.O. Box 67 Weatherford 76086 North District UMW President Linda Hutchings 10913 Deer Creek Dr Burleson 76028 Poolville UMC Dave Goodrich 1706 E. Dry Creek Rd. Poolville 76487 Ridglea UMC Janice Culpepper 3052 Tex Blvd Ft. Worth 76116 Ridglea United Methodist Mary McGuire-Fortner 6805 Middle Rd Ft. Worth 76116 Ridglea United Methodist Robert Young 196 Shady Pine Ln Holly Lake Ranch 75765 RIGDLEA Sara Andrews 2001 Aden Rd Ft. Worth 76116 River Oaks UMC Timothy Thomas 855 Anahuac St Ft. Worth 76114 River Oaks UMC Martha Wright 5440 Durham Ave Ft. Worth 76114 River Oaks UMC David Fergeson 4800 Ohio Garden Rd Ft. Worth 76114 Saginaw UMC Mary Partin 6301 Sabbatical St Ft. Worth 76131 Saginaw UMC Jay Beavers 517 Castlebrook Ct. Saginaw 76179 Saginaw UMC Pamela Phinney 120 Roberts Dr Saginaw 76179 Silver Creek UMC Vaughn Baker 158 Canyon Creek Ct. Weatherford 76087 Thompson Chapel Roderick Miles 5450 Rutland Ave Ft. Worth 76133 Tolar UMC Helen Jones 5500 Lazy Bend Rd Millsap 76066 Tolar UMC Fred Smith 1891 Rockchurch Hwy Tolar 76476


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John Loggins 6646 Rue Chateau St. N. Benbrook 76132

South District

Belton 1st Pamela Dieckert 2103 N Wheat Rd # 700 Belton 76513 Belton FUMC Nathaniel Walker 528 E. 28th Ave. Belton 76513 Bruceville-Eddy Victoria Slaten 402 West 3rd St Eddy 76524 Discovery United Methodist Church Lynda Herrin PO Box 572 Hutto 78634 Dist. Lay Leader - South District Ralph Matthews 6200 W FM 436 Belton 76513 Dist. UMM President - South District Paul Zimmer 3100 Etta Kay Ln Kempner 76539 Dist UMW President - South District Patricia Lee 30209 Oakmont Dr Georgetown 78628 Evant FUMC Linda Petty 345 CR 522 Evant 76525 First Killeen Sue Boudreaux 901 Reed Cr Killeen 76542 First Moody Jim McMillan 101 Rebecca Rd Moody 76557 First United Methodist Joyce White 13200FM972 Granger 76530 First United Methodist Nancy McCullough 516 Pioneer Tr Harker Heights 76548 FUMC Bill Canet 4332 Teravista Club Dr Round Rock 78665 FUMC David Nauert 1240 Old Osage Rd Gatesville 76528 FUMC Jackie Hammar 410 E. University Ave Georgetown 78626 FUMC Joyce Russell 203 River Bow Dr. Georgetown 78628 FUMC Nancy Benold 105 Tanksley Cr Georgetown 78628 FUMC Patsy Smart 204 Comanche Dr Gatesville 76528 FUMC of Taylor Brian Cobb 1808 Kent St Taylor 76574 FUMC of Taylor Shelli Cobb 1808 Kent St Taylor 76574 FUMC of Temple Laura Petty 3441 Summit Cr Belton 76513 FUMC of Killeen Kenneth Smith 3304 Lake Rd. Killeen 76543 FUMC of Round Rock Richard Thompson 14409 Oceanna Ct Austin 78728 Florence UMC Carol Robinson 81112 Riverside Dr Killeen 76542 Florence UMC Sheryl Mellette 300 S. Love Ave Florence 76527 Foundation UMC Gayla Herschler 1010 Dakota Dr Temple 76504 Foundation United Methodist Richard Herschler 1010 Dakota Dr Temple 76504 FUMC Temple Martha Brasher 2715 Canyon Oaks Ct Temple 76502 FUMC Temple Raleigh White 619 N 9th St Temple 76501 FUMC Temple Raleilgh White, IV 619 N 9th St Temple 76501 FUMC Temple, TX Clay Roming 1008 CR 452 Eddy 76524 FUMC-Round Rock Tricia Reid 1625 Scenic Loop Round Rock 78681 Good News UMC Elizabeth Hollingsworth 1325 County Rd 180 Leander 78641 Grace UMC Lennon Tatum 3004 Lois Cr Copperas Cove 76522 Grace United Methodist Gayle Lakin 252 County Road 4875 Copperas Cove 76522 Grace United Methodist Mary Tatum 3004 Lois Cr Copperas Cove 76522 Granger UMC K.S. Head 6101-A FM1331 Taylor 76574 Harker Heights UMC Leslie Holman 271 Meadow Glen Dr Harker Heights 76543 Harker Heights UMC Suzanne Paine 507 Llama Tr Harker Heights 76548 Holland FUMC John Stephenson P.O. Box 384 Holland 76534 Journey of Faith Anne Kephart 15604 Laona Cove Austin 78717 Little River Linda Pietsch 205 Timberline Temple 76502 Little River Pamela Moncrief .P O Box 465 Temple 76554 Moody Leon Robert Haas 101 Rosemont Belton 76513 Mount Zion UMC Mark Hart 203 Black Gum Count Nolanville 76559 Moody-Leon Weldon Schmidt 11696 FM 2409 Moody 76557 Mooreville Robyn Maricle 1029 FM 1239 Eddy 76524 MoorevilleUMC Carroll Huber 104 CR 499a Chilton 76632 Mt. Zion UMC Estella Murray 3210 S. Canyon Hgt Rd Belton 76513 Nolanville FUMC Debora Stone 2028 Stonehenge Dr Harker Heights 76548 Oak Park Randy Zavodny 5815 Turtle Creek Tr Temple 76502 Oglesby Mary Clements P.O. Box 23 Oglesby 76561 Pidcoke UMC Rex Hooten 197 CR 4808 Copperas Cove 76522


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Purmela UMC Elaine Porter 309 Tom Sawyer Evant 76525 Saint Paul Johnel Louis 5415 Summerwood Dr. Temple 76502 Salado UMC George Murphy 1315 Trails End Dr Salado 76571 Salado UMC Laura Murphy 1315 Trails End Dr Salado 76571 St Andrew's Janet DeWeerd 3005 Veterans Ave Copperas Cove 76522 St Luke UMC David Edwards 4411 Hondo Dr Killeen 76549 St Philips UMC Sharon Holder 16504 Denise Dr Austin 78717 St. Andrews UMC Aurora Cepeda 105 W. Fowler Killeen 76541 St. James UMC Darlene Alfred 2811 Chisholm Tr Salado 76571 St. James UMC James Johnson 1319 S. 19th Temple 76504 St. John's UMC Chris Spence P.O. Box 486 Georgetown 78627 St. John's UMC Virginia Davis 607 Friendswood Dr Georgetown 78628 St. Paul UMC Richetta Jones 336 Liberty St Hutto 78634 St. Philip's UMC Barbara Hunsberger 16903 Dorman Dr Round Rock 78681 St. Philip's UMC Frank Holder, Jr. 16504 Denise Dr Austin 78717 St. Philip's UMC Timothy Hunsberger 16903 Dorman Dr Round Rock 78681 Temple: St. Paul UMC Susan Thomas 471 Darwin St Waco 76705 Tenth St. UMC Ed Komandosky 2207 Gladnell St Taylor 76574 Tenth Street UMC Susan Komandosky 2207 Gladnell St Taylor 76574 Troy UMC Betty Hester 809 E. Austin Troy 76579 Troy UMC Lindsey Hester 1714 Wood Creek Dr Temple 76502 Wellspring UMC George Brightwell P.O. Box 977 Georgetown 78627 Wellspring UMC Stefanie Schutz 108 Serenada Dr Georgetown 78628 Wellspring UM Avis Wukasch 209 S. Church Georgetown 78626 Young Adult Rep. - South District Courtney Mitchell 116 A Andy Ln Temple 76502 Young Adult Rep. - South District Jodi Marfell 404 Ash St Copperas Cove 76522 Youth Rep. - South District Andrew Trigg 2701 Cedar Springs Pl Round Rock 78681

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Breckenridge: St. Paul Stephanee Russell PO Box 271 Breckenridge 76424 Brownwood: Central Milbert Pokorney 450 FM586 E Brownwood 76801 Brownwood: Central Jean Pokorney 450 FM586 E Brownwood 76801 CCYM President Kevin Gregory PO Box 1283 Mineral Wells 76068 Conf. Director of Lay Speaking Melissa Osborne 119 S. Scurry St Gorman 76454 Conf. UMW President Cynthia Rives 2131 Woodland Stephenville 76401 District Lay Leader Jerry Bloodworth 1135 CR 516 Hamilton 76531 District UMW President Nancy Brown 300 S. Austin St De Leon 76444 Emanuel Chapel Joel Johnson 1316 Virginia Ave. Early 76802 Fisherman's Chapel Eva Stuart 3870 Lake Shore May 76857 FUMC Ballinger Peggy Fiveash 700 N 3rd St Ballinger 76821 FUMC Ballinger Beth Edington 406 Hamilton Ballinger 76821 FUMC Bangs Cindy Redmond 304 S 1st St Bangs 76823 FUMC Breckenridge Jerry Jones 10101 Co. Rd. 197 Breckenridge 76424 FUMC Brownwood Scotty Crawford 2500 11th St. Brownwood 76801 FUMC Cisco Mary Hill 1000 W. 7th St. Cisco 76437 FUMC Cisco Richard Hill 1000 W. 7th St. Cisco 76437 FUMC Coleman John Dillingham 925 County Road 159 Coleman 76834 FUMC Coleman Diann Dillingham 925 County Road 159 Coleman 76834 FUMC Comanche Gayland Daugherty 1600 Highway 588 Comanche 76442 FUMC Cross Plains Charles Rodenberger 8377 FM 2228 Baird 79504 FUMC De Leon Kwin Quesenberry PO Box 194 De Leon 76444 FUMC De Leon Lajuanann Locke 756 S. Coke De Leon 76444 FUMC Dublin Eddie Raley 711 N. Hurt St. Dublin 76446 FUMC Early Sandra Wylie 4430 CR 477 May 76857 FUMC Eastland Janet Thomas 214 County Road 571 Eastland 76448 FUMC Gordon Elene Ondo 874 Dunn Dr Palo Pinto 76484 FUMC Graham Wayne McCallum PO Box 88 Graham 76450 FUMC Graham Louis Pitcock, III 394 FM 209 Graham 76450 FUMC Graham Billy Wood 2116 Cherokee Loop Graham 76450 FUMC Hamilton Kenneth Duderstadt 505 Nancy Ann Hamilton 76531 FUMC Hamilton Jean Bloodworth 1135 CR 516 Hamilton 76531


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Daily Proceedings Minutes of the One Hundred and Forty-Sixth Session

of the Central Texas Conference

WACO CONVENTION CENTER Waco, Texas

June 3-6, 2012

FIRST SESSION - SUNDAY EVENING, June 3, 2012 OPENING WORSHIP SERVICE

The opening worship service of the one hundred and forty-sixth session of the Central Texas Conference was held at Austin Avenue United Methodist Church, Waco, Texas. The 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Music was conducted by the St. James United Methodist Church Choir Temple, Texas.

The Celebration of Christian Worship began at 7:30 P.M. with the Call to Worship by DeDe Jones, Jill Danklefs and Sam Titsworth. Rev. Chris Mesa, host pastor and senior pastor of Austin Avenue UMC, Waco, gave Words of Welcome and Introduced Bishop J. Michael Lowry who introduced the Conference Preacher, Dr. Joy Moore, associate dean for Black Church Studies and Church Relations at Duke Divinity School in Durham, N.C. and teaches in the area of homiletics and the practice of ministry. Dr. Moore used as her text Acts 2: 1-13 in a sermon titled, “The Word on the Street”. The music was led by the St. Andrew’s UMC, Arlington Celebration Choir and by the St. James UMC, Temple Choir who joined with them during the offertory. Rev. Don Scott, Host District Superintendent, also participated in the service. The service ended with Bishop Lowry issuing a “Call to Discipleship” and the congregation following the lead of the choirs in singing, “You Are Good”.

SECOND SESSION - MONDAY MORNING, June 4, 2012

CLERGY EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Clergy Executive Session was held in Chisholm Hall in the Waco Convention Center. It was presided over by Bishop Mike Lowry who called the session to order. A few moments were taken to center ourselves as the Bishop read scripture from Isaiah 40.

Dr. Mike McKee, Chair of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry along with other members of the board, presented the report to the Session. Dr. McKee introduced the Board of Ordained Ministry members and he expressed thanks for them and the work they do. “Qualifying persons for ministry is very serious business and they do their job as service to God and the annual conference.”

Those who were presented for election as full members and subsequent ordination were: (Question 31 BAC)

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b. Elders –. Tae Sun Beckling, Kyland Cason Dobbins, Michael Harry “Mike” Love, William Stephen “Steve” Moss IV, Robert F. Nimocks IV, Estee Carol Valendy

Those who were presented for ordination as an Elder and transfer from deacon in full connection were: (¶309.3) (Question 33.b BAC)

i. Holly Clarinda Dittrich – Candler School of Theology, M. Div., 2002 ii. Kevin Robert Wilson – Brite, M. Div., 1999 iii. Jane Elizabeth Woodward – Brite, M.T.S., 1993, M. Div., 2012

Presented and elected as Provisional Members: (Question 28 BAC) a. Provisional Deacons (under provisions of ¶324.4a.c)

i. Joy Roberson b. Provisional Elders (under provisions of 324.4a, b? (v):

i. Daniel Koos Hawkins – Perkins, M. Div., projected graduation 05/2013

ii. David James Ray – Brite, M. Div., 05/2010 iii. Michael James “Mike” Rodden – Brite, M. Div., 12/2011 iv. Margaret “Meg” Witmer-Faile – Brite, M. Div., 10/2006 v. Walter “Harrell” Braddock, Jr. – Brite, M. Div., 12/2010 vi. James Lawrence “Larry” Duggins – Perkins, M. Div., 05/2011 (begins

D. Min., Fall 2012) vii. John Richard Nader – Brite, M. Div., 05/2010 viii. Charles Bradley “Brad” Slaten – Austin Presbyterian, M.

Div.,05/2011 ix. Arlene Infante Turner – Perkins, M. Div., 05/2011, (begins D. Min.,

Fall, 2011)

Those who are continued as provisional members in preparation for ordination as a deacon (PD) (¶326.1): (Question 29.a BAC)

i. Darlene Low Grant

Those who are continued as provisional members in preparation for ordination as an elder (PE) (¶326.2): (Question 29.b BAC)

i. Walter “Harrell” Braddock, Jr. – Admitted 2011 (Brite, M. Div., 12/2010)

ii. James Lawrence “Larry” Duggins – Admitted 2011 (Perkins, M. Div., 05/2011 (begins D. Min., Fall 2011)

iii. Janice Gregory – currently FLOA – Admitted 2007 (Brite, M. Div., 2011)

iv. John Richard Nader – Admitted 2011 (Brite, M. Div., 05/2010) v. Jamie Lee Peterson – currently Voluntary Leave – Admitted 2009

(Austin Presbyterian, M. Div., 2009) vi. Sandralyn Lou “Sandy” Pierce – Admitted 2010 (Perkins, M. Div.,

2007) vii. Charles Bradley “Brad” Slaten – Admitted 2011 (Austin Presbyterian,

M. Div., 05/2011) viii. Elizabeth Watson-Martin – Admitted 2007 (Southwest Baptist, M.

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The full report was submitted to the annual conference and appears in this journal in business questions 17-75 pages 106-124.

LAY SESSION

The session was held in McLennan Hall 208-209 of the Waco Convention Center under the leadership of Mr. Steve McIver, Conference Lay Leader and Dr. Gil Rendle, Conference Teacher.

FELLOWSHIP OF LOCAL PASTOR SESSION

This session was held in McLennan Hall 207 of the Waco Convention Center under the leadership of Dave Goodrich.

THIRD SESSION - MONDAY MORNING, June 4, 2012

CALL TO ORDER Annual Conference was called to order by Bishop Mike Lowry. He referred us to the Worship Guide that had a long biography of our Conference Preacher, Dr. Joy Moore and welcomed her to our conference. Bishop Lowry introduced General Charles “Ray” Bailey. There are only 2 general ranks in the armed services for chaplains, and one of those is in our conference, General Ray Bailey, from the West District. He was recognized by Bishop Lowry and given a Bible. General Bailey then gave a word of greeting.

Bishop Lowry called us into worship.

JOINT CLERGY/LAY MEMORIAL WORSHIP SERVICE,

The joint Clergy/Lay Memorial Worship Service was led by Bishop Lowry assisted by liturgists Dr. Luther Henry, Rev. Carol Woods, Mr. Aaron Kenninger, Rev. Rankin Koch, Mr. Steve McIver and musicians Owen McKnight and Dr. Andrew Hudson. Dr. Joy Moore preached using Isaiah 6: 1-8 as her text in a sermon titled, “Those Who Come Behind Us”. Those lay persons, in each district, and those clergy and surviving spouses of our conference, who had passed away during the year were listed in the Worship Guide and remembered in a special liturgy and during a time of the “Cross of Resurrection”.

Bishop Lowry then called the Annual Conference back to order.

WELCOME TO WACO DISTRICT Rev. Don Scott, Host District Superintendent, welcomed the CTAC to Waco.

ORGANIZATION OF THE CONFERENCE RANDY WILD

Dr. Randy Wild outlined the various items needed for the smooth operation of our time together. Registration went well online. Over 90% of our 1000+ people registered online. Registration is still open but at this point is handled at the District


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Administrator table in the back, along with any changes when alternates are replacing a member from a local church.

i. Name badges are different colors for different groups. ii. Lost and Found is in the Hospitality Room, Room 213. iii. Forms for Sending Greetings/Sympathy, making a motion, amending

a motion, or corrections to printed reports, receiving Hotel tax credits etc. can be found in the back of the Preliminary report were noted and explained.

iv. Extra forms are available at the registration tables and the district superintendent tables.

Dr. Randy Wild called attention to the packet on the table titled, “Recommendation for the Conference Service Center Office Relocation”. This is on the agenda for introduction Wednesday and added two names at the back of the handout to the Building Committee: Deborah Crumpton, Dennis Reycek.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

RANKIN KOCH

Rev. Koch moved that the bar of the conference be set as the people sitting at the tables of the conference until the conference is sent forth. The motion passed. He announced that the Agenda was as printed in the preliminary report on pages 9-13 with necessary changes as needed. The Consent Calendar was explained and stated that it was printed on page 14 of the preliminary report and page 2 of the Addendum and the purpose is stated on page 13. Vote on the consent agenda will be held Wednesday. The per diem was set and listed on page 38. Pages 38 contain the Agenda Committee’s report. Rev. Koch thanked the Bishop and Georgia Adamson; Pat and Patricia Stroman, Chris Mesa, and all others in places of leadership for carrying out the Conference. The motion was made to accept the report. (Approved) Bishop expressed his appreciation for Rankin Koch and the entire Agenda Task Force.

CFA INTRODUCTION OF 2013 BUDGET JOHN MCKELLAR

Dr. McKellar officially put the 2013 Budget on the table for adoption on Wednesday, June 6th. This is a revised budget based on changes enacted at General Conference and reminded everyone that we will only be voting on the highlighted items. He invited anyone who would like to discuss or ask questions regarding the 2013 budget to a special Q & A session to be held today immediately following adjournment in the front of Chisholm Hall.

Rev. David Adkins, First Round Rock. Moved for suspension of rules, (Preliminary Report, p. 114, Financial Best Practices). Seconded. Timely as well as time sensitive issue. Suspension allows us to deal with an issue before CF&A and Trustees. For action at this conference, this rule will have to be suspended (the requirement of a full year notice). Desire of the conference to be able to discuss and act. Refers to money already in the budget, which reflects a reduction in


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apportionments for the churches. 2/3 vote required. No one at a microphone. (Approved overwhelmingly.)

NOMINATIONS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT REPORT

GEORGIA ADAMSON Dr. Adamson presented the slate of nominations. See stapled document on the tables. She explained that much of what has happened this year is to realign district representation. Formal action will be taken on Wednesday. There is an opening on p. 1, Central District, to be filled by the District. Two appointees on following pages will be found once the board is in place. Campus Ministry Boards. Three are still working on those. They will be completed later.

EPISCOPAL ADDRESS BISHOP LOWRY

Commercial from Super Bowl television was shown to begin the Address. Bishop Lowry said that sometimes reality is different from supposition. We hope for magic, but magic is fundamentally false! Often in our work, what appears to be “magic” is God at work due to our diligence and efforts. Bishop Lowry thanks God for all in the Conference, and all of their work. He went on to speak about God in action—“God Sightings.” The book, Remember the Future, by Robert Schnase was handed out to every member of the conference. Bishop Lowry thanked all who made it possible to do this. The Bishop pointed out p. 31, as an example of how to use the book for exercises within the local church. Also p. 39, he pointed out that the book gives concrete ways that the committees in the church might use this book, such as Administrative Council. Page 97. “It’s not a book to read by yourself,” but to use in groups. “Pray as if everything depended on God and work as if everything depended on you. (John Wesley).”

CELEBRATING COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES: LYDIA PATTERSON SOCORRO DEANDA

Dr. DeAnda showed a short video emphasizing the ministry and acknowledging that the 100th anniversary of the Lydia Center Institute will be celebrated next year. She then spoke briefly on things that have been happening on/across the border, such as the violence of recent history. They lost students, but have recovered their numbers now. 70% of their students come from across the border (with Mexico). She highlighted the accomplishments of some of the students. $1.4 million in scholarships was awarded to a class of 51 students. 100% of their students are going to college every year and 2/3 of the cost of the students’ education is supported by the apportionments from the UM churches. Thank you for sharing.


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HOLY LAND 2013 SCOTT YOUNGBLOOD & PAULA KING & BISHOP LOWRY

A video was shown about the upcoming trip to the Holy Land. Brochure on the table is also a lunch ticket for those who are interested in eating with them today at Ninfa’s. The total cost of the trip is under $3,000 per person. Bishop Lowry expressed his deep conviction about educational opportunity and in particular this trip to the Holy Land. It deepens faith, understanding, and will help the way you read and understand scripture.

ARCHIVES AND HISTORY HENRY RADDE & CALVIN SCOTT

Henry Radde invited everyone to their table to purchase the CTC History book for $25.00. Every church needs a copy. Calvin Scott: Highlighted his goals toward archiving historical documents for the Conference by starting an electronic data base, performing oral history interviews, and reminding us that history keeping does not begin at the conference level, but with the churches.

ANNOUNCEMENTS RANDY WILD

1. TMF dinner will be held at 6:00, not 5:30 2. Hilton Hotel dinner area will have a buffet lunch for $10.95 3. $4,135.80 annual conference offering total as of last night.

ADJOURNED FOR LUNCH Rev. Rankin Koch, South District Superintendent, gave prayer and blessing for lunch.

FOURTH SESSION - MONDAY AFTERNOON, June 4, 2012

AFTERNOON BUSINESS SESSION

The session began at 2:00 p.m. with Owen McKnight leading us in singing “Bless the Lord My Soul” and a prayer led by Rev. Carol Woods.

Bishop Lowry introduced Gil Rendle

TEACHING SESSION #1 DR. GIL RENDLE

“The Wilderness of a Paradigm Shift” Conversation about the UMC has been going on for about 10 years. This is us trying to find our way in the wilderness. Conversation is the currency of change of how we move into the Wilderness of a Paradigm Shift. Wilderness is a place of chaos, a place where we have already lost our way. A biblical term; an idea that comes clearly out of scripture. When someone goes into the wilderness comes out changed, headed in a new direction.


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Paradigm Shift in our language comes from the sciences. A set of assumptions that set our world and our lives on end. Those assumptions sometimes have to change. The church in the wilderness is trying to find its way. We have moved from Christianity to Post Christianity. What we need to recognize is that everything goes back to zero. We have to test, to question some of our assumptions “The wilderness of deep change”. When an organization or institution has lost its connection with its own environment there is only one choice: either deep change or slow death. Quote from Deep Change by Robert Quinn. It’s not about poor leadership. We’ve been looking around trying to find out whose fault this is. There is no fault. If Christian faith is to remain alive then we have to shift with that around us. We are going to have to go into Wilderness experiences…..change. Wandering is important in the wilderness. If we will be alive again in Christ we will have to wander and make mistakes. An important issue is trust – in God, in our leaders, in each other.

The church, clergy, members can no longer be the object of our affection! Belonging to a certain church used to be the real driver. We started to worry about whether our members were happy …”If everybody is happy it must be okay.” But actually, if everyone is happy, something is wrong. The church “needs to be appropriately uncomfortable with itself.” We have become dependent – wanting and waiting for someone else to solve our problems. That may have worked in an earlier culture … God needs to be able to use the church, not just love it. Also, we can love the church too much, and then we just want to protect it (instead of using it). A Simple Systems Model -- Edwards Deming – Simple Systems Theory Input – nouns, resources Throughput - verbs Output Non-Profit Dilemmas Non-profits routinely do not know what they produce. Systems that can’t measure their outcomes commonly measure input. In non-profit systems inputs are commonly mistaken for outcomes. The Shifting UM Paradigm We are no longer called to make members; we are called to make disciples. We are the resources, the input, not the focus or the output. Thoughts, behaviors, feelings will all have to be dealt with. Three stages of change (William Bridges)

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We always want to start in stage 3 because stage 1 is painful! Confusion is unsettling. This wilderness is no longer about us; the reason we are here is not about us or our local church. The reason that you and I are here is because we have been called to a great purpose. In order to do that we are going to we have to let go. Then we have to put up with the confusion of the in-between time. So much of what we have counted on has begun to change. When change occurs people tend to get unhappy. We have to stop being institutional and serve the purpose of the church. If you have the mind of Christ within you, you no longer think about yourself, but think about the larger world you live in. You no longer worry about having the power, but are willing to empty yourself. We have a message that can help people who are afraid of zombies and vampires. We cannot start something new and be heard in a changed world if you and I do not do the hard work of letting go. And the wandering that belongs to the in between time. Thank you for what you are doing, the leadership that you give, for your prayers which are continuous, and for your willingness to wander with me and others.

Bishop Lowry stated that he would pause for special moment of privilege then called Tom Harkrider to the microphone. Tom explained that next month the south central jurisdiction will meet to elect four (4) bishops. Tom spoke of our General and Jurisdictional delegates and their fine work. He then explained that they have gone through a seven-step process for discerning nominees for Episcopal leadership. By way of this process and the evaluations that followed, Dr. Michael McKee was chosen as a candidate for Bishop from this conference. “ I move, the Central Texas Conference endorse, and offer its affirmation and support of, Dr. Michael McKee as an Episcopal Candidate at the 2012 South Central Jurisdictional Conference.” Seconded. (Approved by acclamation) Dr. McKee responded with a thank you and comments about being deeply humbled by the experience and honored by this nomination. He stated through this process he has discovered that we have deeply committed clergy and a laity that is passionate. Whatever happens with the candidacy, he is deeply honored. Bishop Lowry called for a 10 minute break.

CENTER FOR EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH GARY LINDLEY

(Preliminary Report p. 28 - Mission and Initiatives of the Center) The Center used a video as the basis for each of the sections of its report. a. First area of work: The Healthy Church Initiative (HCI). b. HCI Strategies are in 2 sections:

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v. Lay involvement 2. Second area of work of the Center is Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Leanne Johnston 3. Third area of work of the Center is new church starts

(Partners in Ministry SHARE Program)

HARRY DENMAN EVANGELISM AWARDS

Clergy – Denise Bell Blakeley Youth – FUMC-DeLeon – Seth William Locke Gary presented the entire Report from the Center for approval. (Approved)

STUDENT LEADERSHIP ADDRESS KEVIN GREGORY

Leanne gave an overview of her work as a leader for youth in the conference and introduced, Kevin Gregory, the CTCYM President for 2012-13. Changing People’s Hearts is this year’s theme for CTCYM. The goal is to give every youth in the Conference a chance to have experiences in leadership. Youth, youth directors, and laity who work with youth were all asked to stand and be recognized. The conference was challenged to have more people standing next year. He concluded with a message of hope about the future of the UM church.

PILGRIMAGE TO TAIZE 2013

BISHOP LOWRY & LARRY DUGGINS The trip is for 20 youth between 17 and 30, the ages established by the Taize community and will be May 18-29, 2013. The goal of the trip is spiritual development of those who attend, and leadership development. Attendees will be selected from applications. Go to missionalwisdom.com for online application.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURN FOR DAY RANDY WILD

a. Thanks for churches that brought crosses for today’s worship. b. Asbury Seminary breakfast 7 a.m. at Café Cappucino c. Clergy remember to get your picture taken. d. Those in Health Fair – still spots to participate. e. Immediately following adjournment, three sessions available:

1. More about Taize 2. More Healthy Church Initiative 3. Q & A on 2013 Budget

Bishop adjourned the session after a prayer by Rev. Karen Greenwaldt.

MONDAY EVENING, June 4, 2011

There were no conference events planned in order for the members of Annual Conference to be able to have some time for fellowship with one another.


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FIFTH SESSION – TUESDAY MORNING, June 5, 2012 BUSINESS SESSION

The Business session convened at 8:30 a.m. with worship through Song led by Owen McKnight “The Summons”, “Seek Ye First”, “I Love You Lord”, “In Christ /Alone”) and a prayer was offered by Dr. Bob Holloway.

CLERGY SPOUSES ORGANIZATION

LOU ALBERTSON & LIZ SCOTT

Introductions were made of the officers, Liz Scott & Lou Albertson, Co-Chair; Gena Hoffman – Vice President; Melissa Trigg – Sec/Treas. Mrs. Jolynn Lowry was introduced. She expressed her appreciation for the Spouses organization and the conference.

TEACHING SESSION #2

DR. GIL RENDLE Recap: Mission field has changed; Requires major shifts; We have allowed ourselves to be disconnected. Paradigm shift from members to disciples. Must let go of old ways and assumptions first – some of most painful work. Today – WANDERING “All who wander are not lost.” (Gilbo Baggett, Fellowship of the Rings) “Stumbling means moving ahead faster.” (American Indian saying) We must be willing to mess up. We must try what we do not know. Slide: Wandering is another word for learning. a. Who is our client?

a. Ministerial candidates – three equal size groups b. Fresh out of college c. Those with life experience, second career people d. Damaged people…

Preparation from the church is focused most on this group. They required pastoral care before they were ready to minister. Who is our client? You and I have not been called to our congregations as if they are our clients for mission, but as if they are our resources for mission. We are wandering, experimenting, learning, and shifting. We must examine our core principles to move in the right direction (even when we don’t know what the destination or the road to it will look like). Our structure will not save us. We must rebuild ourselves so we are appropriate tools for the mission we’ve been given. We don’t need to expend ourselves needlessly doing frivolous things. Job 1: Do you hear yourself as trying to learn? Slide: Wandering is another word for learning We are teaching ourselves (reminding ourselves) that the end result of an encounter with Christ is to make someone new.

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How will we now be with God? How will we now be with one another? Israelites struggled and formed the Levitical Code. We argue over it. It was not for us. It was for a people trying to find their way in a new situation. The things that most connect us are institutional. We must rediscover our connections. Most of the wisdom about how the church will be in the world to come is in this room. But we must talk about it. We cannot depend on our denomination leaders to have all the answers. Slide: The Long Journey from Membership to Discipleship We are living in a time when people don’t join. They don’t make long-term commitment to a group. Today participation is going up while membership is going down. We like to think about our preferred future – very much like our present, only better! The evidence is that ours is not our preferred future, and continuing like we are it is an unsustainable future.

Slide: The Eschatological Gap The learning curve = a long one; “One of the biggest mistakes of ministry is to think that we can do what God has not.” We have to become disciples before we can make disciples. We must learn to live with Christ in us. Mission happens in the local church, not in structure or in organization or in the upper levels of our denomination. Slide: The Need for Proximate Outcomes Do you know that not everyone in the church likes to count things? We are very worried about measurements, things we can count. These are insensitive, incomplete measures. We are measuring members at a time when people don’t join. We are counting attendance at a time when attendance has plateaued. We are counting baptisms at a time when people like to give their child a choice. This does not mean we shouldn’t measure them. A system gets what it measures. Today’s primary door for entering into fellowship is invitation to a mission. This is a dilemma. But it’s only a dilemma on a moving path. If outcome cannot be measured by quantity, it must be measured by descriptions. And “if we’re going to have that” then what is needed from us to accomplish it? This is going to be uncomfortable for us for a long time. We struggle with outcomes. The more we talk about it, the more it works. Slide: So…we now work at proximate goals The map at the back of the Bible is comforting. God’s people went until they didn’t know where to go next, and then they pitched a tent for a while! Slide: What does God now call us to be? We are called not to be a United Methodist Institution but a Wesleyan movement: A group of people who at personal cost join together to change the status quo. At the center are those who are deeply committed. Next ring sees that this is what needs to go on, it’s the right thing to do. Next ring sees that this is the right thing and what we have to do, so they join but they don’t really help. Their status is “wait and see.” Fourth ring is those who will not go. They wait it out until they’re able to leave. An institution: Attempts to get everyone facing in the same direction. If we wait until everyone is happy about taking the trip, you will not go. The more we describe what is needed and the purpose of it, the more people will rally around. We need “A coalition of the willing” (Bishop Lowry’s term). It’s a faith choice. We must intentionally choose….It’s about risk….It will demand courage….It will change us.


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Isn’t that what the wilderness is about? We are in an unsustainable position. Thank God.

Bishop Lowry called for a 15 minute break. The Business session reconvened with music led by Owen McKnight (“My Hope is Built”) and a prayer was offered by Rev. Jack Jackson.

EPISCOPACY COMMITTEE

BLISS DODD

The report can be found on page 41 in the Preliminary Report. We have a Bishop who has been busy leading us through the wilderness. We have given feedback to the Jurisdictional Episcopacy Committee that we want our Bishop to return. It’s not written in stone. I would think that it is very probable. Tim Brewster and I are committed to standing by that. The committee is committed to finding the best bishop for the conference. Special thank you for our Bishop leading us, we are grateful for his help. Jo Lynn is a trained mental health professional and she wants more than anything to be able to work with clergy families and issues within clergy families and be a guide and help anyway she can. Let her know how she can be of help. Would you join me in thanking the Bishop and Jo Lynn for their service to us for the past four years? (A standing ovation occurred.)

MORRIS WALKER AWARD

STEVE MCIVER

Steve presented the Morris Walker Award to: Laity, Bliss Dodd. There was no clergy award given this year.

RECOGNITION/APPRECIATION FOR THE FOUNDATION

OF THE CTAC OF THE UMC, INC. GARY LINDLEY

Gary gave a brief history of the CTC Foundation. It was established in 1957. Pat Sprayberry-Hall has led the organization since 1987 when she came on in the role of planned giving and later was elected as director. Under Pat’s leadership the foundation grew to more than 22 million dollars. During the past year, we have moved in union with the Texas Methodist Foundation, which is beneficial for individuals and for the annual conference. She guided us faithfully in making these changes. We want to recognize her and express our appreciation to her for her work for our annual conference. (The conference showed appreciation for her with a round of applause.) Tom Locke, President of the Texas Methodist Foundation, spoke of his deep admiration for Pat’s leadership and help in making this a smooth transition. He reiterated the mission of TMF comes from the contributions we can make to help you with financial services, clergy leadership, and to find ways to help your congregation go about achieving the world that God imagines. He introduced Rev. Henry Radde,


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who is retiring as the liaison to the CTC and thanked him for his service and introduced Dr. Eric McKinney the new liaison to the CTC.

CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP

GEORGIA ADAMSON (Preliminary Report p. 35-54 and page 3 in the Addendum)

We have worked hard to administer the work of the Exodus Project you see before you the range of issues with which the Center deals. Conference Core Leadership Team is a group that will coordinate outcomes and set the agenda for what we are doing. It is convened and led by Bishop Lowry. Purpose and role of CCLT -

o Keeps CTC Mission, Vision and Values out front o Recommends policies and direction based on Annual

Conference actions o Leads/Coordinates CTC long-range planning o Provides critical review (from a big picture perspective) on the alignment of

budget, deployment of resources, major policy issues and outcomes of the centers

o Creates a culture of accountability o Seeks and Identifies emerging missional needs.

Core Strategies o To energize and equip local congregations to make disciples of Jesus

Christ for the transformation of the world through the engagement and development of the following: ˃ Wesleyan Spirituality and Theology ˃ Transformation of Local Churches ˃ Clergy and Lay Leadership Development ˃ Ministry with the Poor ˃ New Churches ˃ Accountability ˃ Extravagant Generosity – of financial, time, energy resources

CABINET REPORT

BOB HOLLOWAY

Bob Holloway recognized our district administrators and our conference staff learning new things in new ways, reconstructing the districts, recognized Steve McIver for his help in the reorganization, and welcomed Kim Simpson as new Conference Lay Leader. We have become very focused. Our job is energizing and equipping local churches. The appointment process is part of that commitment. We are realigning our focus to determine who is our client? Bishop Lowry has helped us focus on our clients:

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The discussion of our clients takes place in the context of prayer, the daily office and with the Bishop pausing often to pray for all of these clients. Bob asked for prayer for the cabinet as they grow and also to make disciples for the transformation of the world. Bob thanked the clergy of the conference for honoring their commitment to their call and the laity for their willingness to work for the conference. Thanks for our Bishop whose own spiritual life has served as an example. He has a passion for learning and inspires our quest for learning. He has a passion for those who do not know Christ. He continually leads us into justice ministries, for peace and for gratefulness. Cabinet has also endorsed Dr. Mike McKee for the office of Bishop.

CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

VANCE MORTON

Vance Morton, Director of Communications and IT for CTC, Presented a snapshot of communications since last June through a slide presentation. He introduced Calvin Scott as IT Coordinator. First order of business was laying down a solid foundation: Luke 6: 48. He is working on a long range strategy for IT, has replaced some equipment and revamped the conference web site. We are headed toward telling more stories of what is going on in actual congregations; continue exploring more options for sharing these stories. Also build up the communications community, including going mobile and becoming more active in social media.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

MIKE YOUNG

TCU, Baylor, Hill College, Tarleton, UTA, and Texas Wesleyan Foundation Ministries are taking place in a changing culture driving students away from four year colleges to two year colleges. Demographics are changing in colleges. Other changes are being made too so we must also change the way we minister to students and with students. We have seen creative responses.

BOARD OF LAITY

STEVE MCIVER

No formal report just a word of thanks and appreciation to the leaders, clergy and lay of the conference for giving him the chance to participate in this capacity and for supporting him. Bishop Lowry thanked Steve for his leadership and help; then presented him with a plaque in appreciation of his hard work.

PARTNERS IN MINISTRY

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practice, not just learning. It’s for a healthy church that wants to get better at reaching out to its community. See brochures on the tables.

CONFERENCE MERIT AWARD KIM SIMPSON

A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a first year student attending a UM related college or university. This year it is awarded to Forrest Stanley-Stephens of Stephenville, TX, who will be attending Southwestern University in the fall.

BISHOP’S PREACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD BISHOP LOWRY

The 2012 recipient is Rev. Quinton Gibson, pastor at Saint James UMC in Temple. Rev. Gibson acknowledged the award and said thank you. The plaque will continue to hang in the entry at the Conference Service Center.

UNITED METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE

J. ERIC MCKINNEY

The UMPH works in partnership with the local church to provide resources. Thank you for your support. Every time you make a purchase, you are helping someone in a foreign land to read the gospel in their own language.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

RANDY WILD

1. Clergy get your pictures taken downstairs with Lifetouch this afternoon. 2. Remember that Lost and Found is in the Hospitality Room 213 (for that

someone to reclaim their lost keys.) Bishop Lowry dismissed us for lunch after a pray by Rev. Wade Killough.

SIXTH SESSION - TUESDAY AFTERNOON, June 5, 2012 BUSINESS SESSION

The Business session reconvened at 2:00 p.m. with singing led by Owen McKnight (Praise to the Lord, the Almighty) and a prayer offered by Dr. Luther Henry.

RETIREMENT SERVICE JIM CONNER

The Retirement Service took place in Chisholm Hall. Those participating in the service as liturgists were Bishop Lowry, Rev. Frank Briggs, Dr. Jim Conner, Rev. Carol Gibson, and Rev. Brenda Wier. The Retiring Class was introduced and those present were given the opportunity to address the Conference. Retiring clergy who were present and spoke: Rev. Thomas Edward Connolly and Judy (32), Rev. Thomas Michael Faile and Meg (7), Rev. Sheila Karen Granderson (21), Rev. Joseph Michael Hannah and Frances (40), Rev. Sandra Elaine Hippman (11), Dr. Lynn David Moore and Jill (30), Rev. Norman Lee Suggs and Nancy (28), Rev. George Mimms Sutton and Margaret (29).


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Retiring Pastors who were unable to attend the service: Rev. Robert Dan Benton and Cynthia (37), Rev. E.F. “Skip” Blancett and Gayle (41), Dr. James “Gus” Guthrie and Sue (39), Dr. John Charles Holbert and Diana (42), Rev. Marty K. Jeane and Daena Jan (23), Rev. John Howell Loggins and Linda (42), Dr. Linda Susan Mitchell (21), Rev. Gary Frank Turner and Carol (33). Bishop Lowry led the section of the service of the Passing of the Mantle with retiring elder, Tom Connolly passing the mantle to Estee Valendy and retiring deacon, Karen Granderson passing the mantle to Greg Shapley.

Bishop Lowry called for a 15 minute break.

The Business session reconvened with music led by Owen McKnight (“Indescribable”). Ahead of schedule, the Bishop called on Rev. Frank Briggs to present the Board of Pensions and Health Benefits Report that was scheduled for Wednesday at 10:20.

BOARD OF PENSIONS AND HEALTH BENEFITS

FRANK BRIGGS

Rev. Briggs said the Report from the Board of Pension and Health Benefits begins on page 92 of the Preliminary Report. Rev. Briggs gave an explanation of each report. Three new items will be implemented in 2013: 1) Each church pay for the complete health care premium for their pastor…in 2013 that amount will be $9,912. (This continues the direction of the conference asking that each local church pay only for their clergy and moves us toward the industry standard in health care where the employer pays for their employee); 2) Our Retiree Health care will be moved into the Medicare Supplement market and we will partner them, individually, with Extend Health, to help them navigate the process, enroll in and be matched with the plan that is best for their health care needs; 3) a new Fund will be established to enable the Board of Pensions to offer grant money for clergy and surviving spouses of clergy to assist them in the face of catastrophic unanticipated medical expenses. He stated there is no raise in health premiums for next year. Rev. Briggs introduced and thanked the Board, including Dr. Randy Wild and Shawn-Marie Riley for their hard work, and moved the approval of his report. (Approved)

BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY

MIKE MCKEE Dr. Mike McKee stated the report of Board of Ordained Ministry is found beginning on page 42 of the preliminary report and the other report was laid on the table Monday. Dr. McKee presented people who have come from other denominations to join us in the Annual Conference today. These people are chaplains in the Harris hospitals. Both UMC and other denomination chaplains came to the front. Those from other denominations were identified. This evening we will be consecrating and ordaining a number of persons. The candidates were discussed and approved in the Clergy Executive Session on Monday.


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Refer to the report – David Medley was introduced. He comes from another denomination. For commissioning this evening One (1) as a Provisional Deacon: Joy Roberson Four (4) as Provisional Elders: Daniel Koos Hawkins, David James Ray,

Michael James Rodden, Margaret Witmer-Faile Three (3) to be ordained Deacons in full connection: Kay Lynn Lancaster, Amy Tate-Almy; Greg Shapley

Three (3) to be ordained as Elders in full connection by transferring from Deacon in full connection: Holly Clarinda Dittrich, Jane Elizabeth Woodward, Kevin Robert Wilson

Six (6) to be ordained as Elders in full connection after provisional membership: Tae Sun Beckling, Kyland Cason Dobbins, Michael Harry Love, William Stephen Moss IV, Robert F. Nimocks IV, Estee Carel Valendy

Rev. Billy Strayhorn presented this year’s recipients and the scholarship each received:

Sowell Scholarship for Women honoring the Life and Ministry of Rev Dr. Jesse Sowell: Marilyn Jones Board of Ordained Ministry Scholarship in Honor of Rev Gil Ferrell: Tina Schramme And one Honoring this Year's Retiring Clergy: Clint Jones Drummond Scholarship Fund provided by 1st UMC Waxahachie: Carlos Careaga Elliot Scholarship in memory of Rev John W Elliott Sr.: Fred Bates, Jr. Arborlawn UMC Scholarship: Alex Latu Avinele McWhirter Ogle Fund: Cynthia Moss Guy E & Alma L. Perdue Scholarship: Chris Reyes The BOM sets the standards for assessing candidates. The Board is very focused about making the process throughout the districts consistent, in terms of assessing fitness for ministry and readiness for ministry. CTC is blessed beyond measure with the number of young persons who are aspiring to ministry. We are a leader not only in the state, but nationally in this. We want to add the number of pastors we will need, but we also want quality of people. Many pastors start the process because of someone whispering in their ear. Do not underrate this. The critical pieces happen in local churches. A Staff-Parish Relations Committee at the local church begins the conversation about a person’s fitness for ministry.


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BOM is initiating a new policy about clergy ethics. It is an all-encompassing project, covering many subjects, not just sexual harassment. It should be ready sometime in early 2013. The work of the Board of Ordained Ministry has been very fulfilling for those who have served. The Board members were asked to stand and be recognized. Thanks to Kathy Ezell that everything has been converted to digital format.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/ADJOURN FOR DAY RANDY WILD

1. Clergy pictures reminder; 2. On June 6 and 7 there is a free download of the Common English Bible from com

monenglishbible.com; 3. UMW Mission Project - 9906 meals prepared for Kids Against Hunger (standing

O); 4. The spouses are looking for a church going to Sager Brown this summer to take

health kits; 5. Worship this evening includes the conference offering; 6. CTC Fellowship of Local Pastors has created a CTC Local Pastors Facebook

page at www.facebook.com/ctcflp; 7. 7:00 a.m. each morning has been Holy Communion service. As you enter

tomorrow, come in silence. Bishop adjourned the session 46 minutes early after a prayer by Rev. Judy Richmond.

SEVENTH SESSION –TUESDAY EVENING, June 5, 2012 A SERVICE OF COMMISSIONING AND ORDINATION

The Pre-Service concert music was provided by Dr. Randy Umstead, Director-Austin Avenue United Methodist Church. Bronwen Forbay-Umstead, soprano, Randall Umstead, tenor, and Jeffrey Arnold, piano. The Service of Commissioning and Ordination began at 7:30 p.m. Liturgists for the service were: Dr. Michael McKee, Mr. Steve McIver, Dr. Chris Hayes, Rev. Bobby Cullen, and Dr. John Clifford. Participants in the service were: Rev. Rachel Heyduck, Rev. Louis Carr, Rev. Carol Gibson, Rev. Katie Meek, Rev. Matt Ybañez, Music was provided by Chrystle Hicks, mezzo-soprano, and the combined choirs of Austin Avenue United Methodist Church, Central United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church-Woodway. Dr. Joy Moore preached using Exodus 16 as her text in a sermon titled “The Hunger Games”.

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EIGHTH SESSION – WEDNESDAY MORNING, June 6, 2011 BUSINESS SESSION

8:30 am Gathering in silence and then quiet music. “We are called to order for an act of worship,” Bishop Lowry. Dr. Bassford then led us in “A Service of Repentance”. Instructions were given on parts to read so we may stand and sit as silently as possible, to stand to read your part and be seated as the next group stands. We are standing to be aware that we are standing with one another in confession and repentance. We may not have intentionally inflicted harm on our brothers and sisters and yet, we have participated in those acts that diminish the others sense of self-worth and value. It is in that spirit that we come this morning. Read with emphasis for these words are important. Let us take a moment and listen to the call of the Shaman. At the conclusion of the service Rev. Kyland Dobbins pronounced the benediction which led into his report.

CENTER FOR MISSION SUPPORT

RANDY WILD (Preliminary Report p. 55-75 and pages 10-20 in the Addendum)

Kyland Dobbins presented the report for mission experience. Mission experiences include CTCYM, UMCOR, Great Day of service, and UMVIM. And whatever else you have believed God has called you to do in your community to edify God and support your community. Following our service of repentance for our actions to our Native American brothers and sisters, there is nothing less meaningful than a meaningless apology. The mantra for VIM is “Christians Love in Action.” We are proposing that we give and do something about this repentance and rebuilding of relationship. In 2013 we will have a year-long emphasis of ministry in and with the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference. We will participate with our CTCYM mission trips there along with several adult mission trips.

Kyland lifted up story after story of volunteers living out their gospel commands. Also in 2013 we are planning to rekindle our work on Imagine No Malaria with trips to and collections for Africa and eradicating malaria. In addition we want to begin a Mission Trip Registry on our web site that will do a number of things such as promotions, to enhance our connectional ministry, provide high quality training resources and support and to properly and accurately celebrate our churches in mission within the jurisdiction and general conference levels. He also spoke that our Disaster Response ministry had been active this year with training additional ERT’s and storm work after the damage of the tornados in Arlington. He lifted up the need and offered an invitation for every church to be involved in the Great Day of Service which is purposefully scheduled the Sunday after Easter (April 6, 2013) in order for your Easter visitors to be invited to participate with you in this opportunity to reach people, evangelize and serve in your community. He then thanked all those who worked and provided leadership in this past GDOS. Dr. Randy Wild picked up the Center for Mission Support Report noting that the Center for Mission Support is more than what we have offered and are offering in the


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next hour. It begins with the Connectional Table as an overall backdrop for everything that we do in our work. They are the listening, learning and coordinating agency of our conference. We try to live out our mission through Risk Taking, mission and service. We are about the overall mission of the church, not just outreach. We also offer resources for children’s ministries, trustees, pensions and insurance, council on finance and administration, clergy benefits and much, much more.

CELEBRATION OF COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES

RANDY WILD What followed was a celebration of the life changing, hope giving, grace filled transformational ministries that you have offered in the name of Jesus Christ. The conference celebrated the many of our areas of ministry showcasing each local church that had experienced, giving 100% of their connectional mission giving, a baptism, a profession of faith, growth in worship, sent a mission team into the world, and those who had offered a confirmation class in 2011. We also celebrated our Imagine No Malaria campaign and recognized our $1 million goal by reminding ourselves that we have already raised $442,399.89. He then introduced Doug Hawthorne of THR who spoke about the partnership with the conference and the ministry of THR and particularly the Harris Methodist Hospitals including the $614 mission dollars in Charity care this past year along with the Faith Community Nursing program which helps local churches with their health needs. Dr. Randy Wild then introduced Chris Spence with Wesleyan Homes who spoke of their ministry and partnership with the conference and invited all of us to share with them in the celebration of 50 years of ministry on October 20, 2012.

Bishop Lowry called for a 15 minute break.

The Business session reconvened with music led by Owen McKnight (“Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross”).

INCLUSIVENESS REPORT

PAT LOOMIS

Pat Loomis, Chair of the Inclusiveness Task Force of the Connectional Table, noted the conference has made great strides in our inclusiveness since 2000 and in the last year and then showed a number of slides of the diversity of the general population of our conference, our local churches, our clergy, including breakdowns in each group by race, gender etc. Pat asked, “What does inclusiveness mean? It is respect and equal treatment of all of God’s children.” We have made progress in diversity in growth of all our ethnic groups but we must continue to bring more people of color into our fold, train and recognize them and continue to show that their contributions are a vital part of our congregations after all more than half of the general population in Texas is from some kind of ethnic background.


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In our clergy gender representation our male clergy population has remained steady while our female clergy have grown. For the future, while we have shown wonderful growth in almost every area of inclusiveness, we must continue our work to be inclusive in all areas. The journey goes on. We would like to provide training, mentoring and support so that every one of you can reach your potential. Cabinet has continued emphasis on appointments that will include all people of all race and age and will continue to monitor our inclusiveness. There is a Native American Course Study offered to improve on our act of repentance. In Membership, we should put a task force together who are committed to inclusiveness. We have to work within the mission field. Develop ways to cross barriers. Address real issues to make a difference in who we are and reach out to those who do not feel included. We need to do church ministry in different ways. To improve we must continue to change. Any suggestions or how you would like to receive resources, please give me a call. Let’s keep inclusiveness front and center.

40TH ANNIVERSARY GCSRW

We continued the report by watching a video and celebrating with the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women on their Fortieth Anniversary.

MISSION OF THE CHURCH WORK

DAWNE PHILIPS

Rev. Dawne Phillips shared a first-hand view that Christianity was alive and well in the Eastern Mexico Conference and that ministry is available to the CTC in a relationship/partnership with the Eastern Mexico Conference. She called on us to reestablish a Covenant Relationship with the Eastern Mexico Conference in which we can establish mission trips safely and with confidence, to work with educating bodies, to build relationship with the churches in Mexico, and to have reciprocal presence at the annual conferences in Eastern Mexico and CTC. The Preliminary Report (Page 66 line 18) calls for the development of a task force and is a recommendation. This requires a vote from the conference to re-establish a formal covenant connection with the Eastern Mexico Conference. (Approved) Dawne Phillips described the resources available to the local churches through the Parish Nursing Program. She listed the requirements to be a church with a Five Star Recognition designation: Pay 100 percent connectional mission giving (apportionments), contribute to a GBGM Missionary, contribute to an advanced special, support ongoing program of mission education, and support outreach in the local community. She then recognized the 16 new and 29 continuing (12 more than last year) churches that had earned that designation in 2011. All received a banner (first time) or patch to place on their existing banner if a continuing designee. She recognized and presented certificates to the 53 CTC churches who contributed financially to a missionary and the 34 CTC churches who supported a full covenant relationship with a UM missionary ($2500/year or $5/member/year).


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She reminded us of some of the initiatives that are underway: Safe Sanctuary initiatives and training for churches; Elementary Bible Camp in September at Glen Lake Camp; Fiesta Cristiana: Understanding Christian Celebrations in the Hispanic Tradition; Christian Educators Fellowship Partnership; Curriculum Workshop at FUMC Keller on children and teen spiritual development. In Ministry with the Poor: Ministry Partnerships with local churches who know the ministry needs of their mission field; Outreach Outings; Mission Backpack, combating hunger to feed hungry children and JFON partnerships. In Global Health: Imagine No Malaria; Global AIDS Ministry; Healthy Families, Healthy Planet; the Church and Addiction Workshop in Ballinger; Faith Community Nursing workshop in the fall led by Texas Health Resources. She described a database being developed on who is doing what in their local communities and encouraged every church to respond which will allow us to assist churches in connecting with one another around common ministries. Dr. Randy Wild returned to thank those in the Center for Mission Support but also the entire Service Center staff for their hard work and moved the adoption of the report. (Approved)

CONFERENCE TRUSTEES PROPOSAL – CONFERENCE SERVICE CENTER RELOCATION

EARL WOOD, CARL STENGER (Addendum p. 18-20 and the packet that was distributed Monday)

Dr. Randy Wild began the presentation by calling attention to the two packets of information and waited till that information was found. He reminded us that we added 2 names on Monday and corrected a mistake changing the name Wayne Lewis to Wayne Matthews. The information on the proposal is that we sell the current Conference Service Center, give $1,000,000 of the proceeds to Texas Wesleyan University in an agreement for a pre-paid 10 year lease on a 15,000 square foot building, which they propose to build to suit our needs. Earl Wood then outlined the steps that had been taken to come to this decision and outlined a few of the benefits to the conference, less than $7 a square foot, it gives us a missional presence in neighborhood, it connects us with an UM educational institution, and gives us flexibility as we continue to live into the Exodus Project…Who knows what our needs will be in 10 years with the advances in technology etc. He called upon Carl Stenger, chair of the task force who said we have spent 4 years on this project and the task force wholeheartedly endorses and recommends this plan. He introduced Dr. Fred Slabach, President of TWU who made comments related to the university and the campus and CTC becoming part of the campus, the mission and vision for the future of the university, a master plan with a significant public investment in the Rosedale Corridor in Fort Worth and showed a slide show featuring the master plan concept and the location of the CTC Service Center.


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Bishop Lowry opened the floor for discussion and questions….a few are captured below:

I. A sinking fund is mentioned, do we need an amendment to be sure this is accomplished?

II. What is the current square footage compared to new and size of lots? III. What about the remaining $1.9 million? IV. How long to obtain that amount and what happens if it is not raised? V. If we sell our building before the new one is built what do we do?

VI. One of the criteria is that it be available to the largest number of churches why not relocate to Waco?

VII. In that neighborhood will safety at evening meetings be an issue? VIII. What is the timeline? IX. Does TWU have a long term use of the building being built? X. This gives us a neat way to partner with a university and to live out our

mission to the poor. XI. A realtor stated she had several questions until she saw the whole proposal

and the detail work that had been done and suggested we get an appraisal. XII. Would our lease give us exclusive use of the facility? XIII. When would our lease begin? XIV. What kind of contingency options exist if our conference merges etc.?

Someone thanked the Trustees for being as transparent as possible.

A motion was made to adopt the report as submitted. Bishop Lowry called for a vote to see if we were ready to vote on the report. (Motion to vote – Approved) The adoption of the report vote was before us. The resolution was shared again, found in the document that you have before you, but basically it provides for the Conference Board of Trustees to sell the current property, to pay TWU $1million for a 10 year pre-paid lease, and appoints a building committee to work out any final detail and work with TWU on our needs for the building.

Bishop Lowry took the vote on the resolution and report. (Approved overwhelmingly.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

RANDY WILD

1. History Books are still available. 2. Greeting/Sympathy forms are in the back of the Preliminary Report. 3. Evaluations will be taken on our conference web site. If you can’t, contact Randy

and he will make other arrangements. Bishop Lowry dismissed conference to go to the Health and Welfare Lunch after a prayer by Mary Weathers.

SIXTH SESSION - WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, June 6, 2012

BUSINESS SESSION The Business session reconvened at 2:00 p.m. with singing led by Owen McKnight (“To God Be the Glory”) and a prayer offered by Rev. Rankin Koch.


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COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION BUDGET 2013 JOHN MCKELLAR

Dr. McKellar told about Report # 1 beginning on page 18 of the Preliminary report. In Report 1 line 85 we are recommending a change in the way we figure DS and Executive Director salaries. Vote was taken on Report 1. (Approved)

Reports # 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. A vote was taken on these reports. (Approved)

A motion to accept Reports # 8 and 9. The vote was taken. (Approved)

John McKellar placed the entire 2013 Budget before us, reminded us that we were only voting on the large highlighted sections and moved the adoption of the budget. (Approved) John McKellar moved to approve the report as a whole. (Approved) John McKellar recognized Dr. Randy Wild and David Stinson for their work with the CFA. Bishop Lowry recognized everyone who has worked on CFA over the past four years. During the past four years we have cut the budget every year, well over $900,000, a substantial amount of savings. We owe the CFA a tremendous appreciation. Please convey to the whole group our deep gratitude.

PETITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

RANDY WILD

None have been submitted this year. Dr. Randy Wild reminded us that all petitions and resolutions are due to the Conference Secretary no later than two months prior to Annual Conference in order to give the members of the committee, board, agency or task force time to review and make a recommendation to the conference.

CONSENT AGENDA RANDY WILD

Randy made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. All those reports from Preliminary report and addendum are before us. Nothing has been taken off the calendar. (Approved)

COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS AND LEADERSHIP

GEORGIA ADAMSON

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RECOGNITION OF CONFERENCE SERVICE CENTER STAFF, LOGISTICS, AND AC HOSPITALITY TEAMS

GEORGIA ADAMSON & GARY LINDLEY & RANDY WILD Those who have worked on the annual conference meeting plans and implementations were brought to the front of the room to be recognized. Not everyone was here. The people were shown on the projection screen as well. Bishop Lowry introduced Pattie Wood from his office.

GENERAL & JURISDICTIONAL DELEGATION REPORT MIKE MCKEE

Dr. McKee called all the delegates to the stage and said that this was the hardest working group he had been associated with. We began working immediately after last year’s annual conference and that it was an honor for each of the delegates that the annual conference bestowed on them with their vote last year. Several of our delegation was honored, Jeannie Trevino Teddlie was a nominee to the University Senate, Tim Brewster was elected an alternate to the Judicial Council the first time for CTC person and Kim Simpson was elected to the 2016 planning committee.

Some of the Highlights: Lowered budget by 6%; Pension plan for clergy which reduces the amount paid by churches; Ordained ministry: complaint process is more understandable and less cumbersome; did away with Security of Appointment (guaranteed appointments) – the concern as to how it would be done. Process was reworked and clarified….the Episcopacy Committee will hold Bishops accountable for appointments and for not giving a person an appointment. This will always be done with sensitivity; Lay Speaker will now be Lay Servant Minister; Two constitutional amendments coming up: 1) Timing of General Conference to make it easier for students to attend; 2) Allow Annual Conferences to choose delegates to Jurisdictional and General Conferences two years ahead – helps with getting Visas, where needed. Attempts to propose restructuring at the conference ended up with no action. Comment: Your work is not dependent on the General Church. You can be effective in your ministry or not. We ought to claim and acknowledge that. The basic unit of the UM is not the General Conference, it is the Annual Conference. No change on issues of sexuality. Worldwide nature of the church will change. The majority will not be from the U.S. in the future. We must learn how to live and work with other world views. How can we hear each other, love each other, and continue to be in ministry with each other? We are called to be faithful, not to be right. God is continually seeking to sanctify us and bring us into that place of perfect love. Again Thanks for the opportunity you have given this group to go to Tampa and Oklahoma City to represent you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS RANDY WILD

1. Resolutions and Petitions are requested 60 days prior to Annual Conference

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2. Please review the Nominations process (Preliminary Report P. 118, starting on line 13). Next year nominate yourself or someone.

3. You received a thumbdrive earlier today. It is full of information for you, including many of the presentations from conference along with a tour of our new web site and ways of partnering with the service center and other churches in ministry. Take it home and look at it! We are striving to put more and more on the thumbdrives and less on your desk.

4. Holy Land trip brochures – leave on table. Everything else – please take home or use the blue recycle bins.

5. BOM will meet in room 113, downstairs, immediately upon adjournment. Bishop Lowry called for a short break in preparation for the closing service, a stand up break, immediately after a prayer by Dr. Clifton Howard. A printed copy of the Episcopal appointments was handed out. A closing worship was conducted by Bishop Lowry and Dr. Bob Holloway titled “Committed to Christ” which included the setting of the appointments.

Bishop Mike Lowry adjourned the Central Texas Conference at 4:30 p.m.

Bishop J. Michael Lowry President

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PART 1 ORGANIZATION & GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (¶¶603.7, 618): Secretary? Randy Wild Mailing Address 464 Bailey Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76107 Telephone 800/460-8622; 817/877-5222 Statistician? John Dirk Mailing Address 21000 Woodway Dr., Waco, TX 76712 Telephone 254/772-3562 Treasurer? David Stinson Mailing Address 464 Bailey Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76107 Telephone 800/460-8622; 817/877-5222 2. Is the Annual Conference Incorporated (¶6031)? Yes, November 1984 3. Bonding and auditing: What officers handling funds of the conference have been bonded, and in what amounts (¶¶618, 2511)?

The Conference has an Employee Dishonesty insurance policy with $250,000 per occurrence coverage on all employees. The coverage also extends to the employees in organizations listed as additional insured.

Have the books of said officers or persons been audited (¶¶617, 2511)? Yes (See report, page 369 of Journal) 4. What agencies have been appointed or elected?

a) Answer Yes or No for each of the councils, boards, commissions or committees listed: (1) Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635)? Yes (2) Board of Pensions (¶639)? Yes (3) Board of Trustees of the Annual Conference (¶2512)? Yes (4) Committee on Episcopacy (¶637)? Yes (5) Committees on Investigation (¶2703.2, .3)? Yes (6) Administrative Review Committee (¶636)? Yes

b) Indicate the name of the agency (or agencies) in your annual conference which is (are) responsible for the functions related to each of the following general church agencies (¶610.1): (1) General Counsel on Finance & Administration?

Ctr for Mission Support (2) General Board of Church & Society? Connectional Table (3) General Board of Discipleship? Connectional Table (4) General Board of Global Ministries? Connectional Table (5) Higher Education & Campus Ministry? Center for Leadership (6) General Commission on Archives & History? Ctr for Mission Support (7) General Commission on Christian Unity/

Interreligious Concerns? Connectional Table (8) General Commission on Religion & Race? Connectional Table (9) General Commission on the Status &

Role of Women? Connectional Table (10) United Methodist Communications? Center for Leadership

5. Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept their respective records

according to the prescribed forms (¶606.8)? Yes


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6. What is the report of the statistician? (See report page 375 of journal) 7. What is the report of the treasurer? (see report page 231 of journal) 8. What are the reports of the district superintendents as to the status of the work within

their districts? (see reports on pages129 & 369 of journal) 9. What is the schedule of minimum base compensation for pastors for the ensuing

year (¶¶342, 625.3)? a) 1-1-2013

(1) Elder in Full Connection $38,352 (2) Provisional member (1992 Disc.) or Provisional Elder (2000 Disc.)

i. Non-Student $33,460 ii. Student $30,922

(3) Associate Member $33,460 (4) Full-time Local Pastor $30,922

10. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference

to be raised for the support of the district superintendents for the ensuing year (¶614.1a)? $666,284

11.

a) What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the pension and benefit programs of the conference for the ensuing year (¶¶614.1d, 1507)? $1,315,000

b) What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year? (1) For the World Service Fund? $ 1,282,497 (2) For the Ministerial Education Fund? $ 425,508 (3) For the Black College Fund? $ 169,716 (4) For the Africa University Fund? $ 37,984 (5) For the Episcopal Fund? $ 390,653 (6) For the General Administration Fund? $ 146,474 (7) For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? $ 33,681

12. If the annual conference apportions to the local church a fund that combines two

or more general apportioned funds with one another, or that combines one or more general apportioned funds with funds other than a general apportioned fund, list below for each combined fund: a) The name and amount of each general fund included in the apportionment; b) The percentage of the combined fund total that corresponds to each general

fund apportionment (¶¶614.3d, 615.4)? 13. Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 659)?

a) Conference lay leader: Kim Simpson b) Mailing address 3905 Lake Powell Dr., Arlington 76016 c) Associate conference lay leaders: Tom Harkrider d) District and associate district lay leaders: TBA, Central; Cliff Dobbins, East;

Darcy Deupree, North; Jerry Bloodworth, West; Darlene Alfred, South. No associate district lay leaders.

14. What local churches have been (Indicate district):

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(1) New Church Start (¶259.2,.3) Genesis Fellowship – Killeen (New Church Start)

(2) Mission Congregation (¶259.1a) None (3) Chartered Local Church (¶259.5) (List only churches chartered this year.)

Journey of Faith – Round Rock (South) b) Merged (¶¶2545, 2546)?

(1) United Methodist with United Methodist: None Name of 1st church Name of 2nd church Name of merged church (2) Other mergers: None Name of 1st church Name of 2nd church Name of merged church

c) Discontinued or abandoned (¶¶229, 341.2, 2548)? (State which for each church listed. Indicate district) (1) New Church Start (¶259.2,.3) New Day – Mansfield (New Church Start)

- Discontinued (2) Mission Congregation (¶259.1a) None (3) Chartered Local Church (¶259.5) Riesel (Central) - Discontinued

d) Relocated and to what address? None e) Changed name of church? (Example: "First" to "Trinity") None

Former Name New Name Address f) Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist

conference(s) and with what membership (¶¶41, 260)? None Name Membership Conference from which transferred

g) What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? None 15. Are there Ecumenical Shared Ministries in the conference? (¶208) None

a) Federated church Name of church District Other Denomination(s)

b) Union Church Name of church District Other Denomination(s)

c) Merged Church Name of church District Other Denomination(s)

d) Yoked Parish Name of church District Other Denomination(s) 16. What changes have been made in district and charge lines? Central District

Waco Wesley attached to Waco St. James - 01/01/2012 Elm Mott removed from Leroy, each stands alone – 03/01/2012 Lakeview attached to Elm Mott Waco Wesley removed from Waco St. James, each stands alone Corsicana St. Luke attached to Chatfield Covington removed from Line Street UCF Hill College attached to Line Street Blum removed from Itasca and changed to North District Covington attached to Itasca

East District

UCF Hill College removed from Arlington Grace, Arlington Grace stands alone

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Rio Vista removed from Wesley Memorial, Rio Vista stands alone Wesley Memorial attached to Cleburne St. Mark Eastern Hills attached to River Oaks Blum attached to Walnut Springs Memorial

South District

None

West District Eolian removed from Breckenridge St. Paul, Eolian stands alone – 11/01/2011 Breckenridge St. Paul attached to First Breckenridge - 11/01/2011 Cedar Springs removed from Gordon First / Santo Cedar Springs attached to Palo Pinto / Strawn

PART II PERTAINING TO ORDAINED MINISTERS & LOCAL PASTOR (Note: A (v) notation following a question in this section signifies that the action or election requires a majority vote of the clergy session of the annual conference. If an action requires more than a simple majority, the notation (v2/3) or (v3/4) signifies that a two-thirds or three-fourths majority vote is required. Indicate credential of persons in Part II: FD, FE, PD, PE and AM when requested.) 17. Are all the clergy members of the conference blameless in their life and official

administration (¶¶604.4, 605.6)? Yes

18. Who constitute: a) The Committee on Investigation (¶2703.2)? (v) By General Conference action,

this committee ceases as of December 31, 2012 Clergy in Full Connection: Doyle Allen, Tim Bruster, Karen Granderson,

Kay Hawkins Alternate Clergy in Full Connection: James Terry, Donna Ware, Bob

Weathers Professing Members: Bliss Dodd, Curtis Lackey, Hiram Smith Alternate Professing Members: Earl Cox, Myrtis Parker, Pat Stroman

b) The Administrative Review Committee (¶636)? Clergy in Full Connection: Bobby Cullen, Quinton Gibson, Tom Robbins Alternate Clergy in Full Connection: Howard Martin, Phyllis McDougal 19. Who are the certified as candidates (¶¶311, 312)

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Name Certified District Anderson, Kelly 04/19/2012 North

Andrews, Theodora 04/17/2012 East Bailey, Matt 04/17/2012 East

Barto, Christy 04/19/2012 North Brower, David 04/19/2012 North

DaVee, Rebecca “Becky” 04/17/2012 East Erwin, Mark 10/13/2011 South Lewis, Blair 04/17/2012 East Long, Kim 04/19/2012 North

Longley, Brian 03/29/2012 South Medley, David 10/10/2011 Central Morton, Kevin 02/28/2012 West

Murchison, Robert 02/28/2012 West Reyes, Chris 04/12/2012 South

Schramme, Tina 04/17/2012 East Stewart, Claire 04/17/2012 East Watson, Gary 10/10/2011 Central

b) Who are continued certified as candidates for ordained or licensed ministry?

(Do not list as continued those licensed as local pastors in Question 21 or those listed as provisional members in question 28.) Archer, David; Bang, Seung Ho; Cho, Chin “James” (reinstated 10/13/11); Farrer, Jonathan (accepted from North Texas Conference 5/3/2012); Finau, Sela; Garcia, Quinn (accepted from Missouri Conference 04/19/2012); Holmes, Margaret; Hotz, Rita; Latu, Kolotile; Macalik, Tolli; Mahe, Salome (reinstated 4/17/12); Marshall, Lance; Metze-Roberts, Laura; Miller, Jannette; Palma, Grant (accepted from Texas Conference 04/19/2012); Perry, Wesley; Prud’homme, Tommy; Reyenga, Shea (accepted from North Texas conference 04/10/2012); Roberts, Sarah; Woodard, John; Zemba, Marilyn

c) Who have had their candidacy for ordained or licensed ministry accepted by a District Committee on Ordained Ministry in another annual conference? (Include name of accepting conference.) Cho, Chin “James” – Palisades District, Greater New Jersey Conference

d) Who have been discontinued as certified candidates for licensed or ordained ministry?

Blumenstetter, Wendolyn, 10-10-2011; Mahe, Salome, 1-19-2012; Mahlow, Kathy, (withdrew) 10-20-2011; Patton, Debra 11-8-2011; Schmidt, Stephanie, (withdrew) 3-29-2012, Sterling, William 10-13-2011; Turner, Arlene 5-3-2012

20. Who have completed the studies for the license as a local pastor, are approved,

but are not now appointed? (¶315 – indicate for each person the year the license was approved.):

Name Licensing School District Archer, David 2010 South Finau, Sela 2011 East Holmes, Margaret 2011 West Hotz, Rita 2010 South Latu, Kolotile 2010 East Macalik, Tolli 2011 East Marshall, Lance 2011 East


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Miller, Jannette 2011 West Perry, Wesley 2009 Central Prud’homme, Tommy 2011 South Roberts, Sarah 2011 East Woodard, John 2010 East Zemba, Marilyn 2006 East

21. Who are approved and appointed as: (Indicate for each person the first year the

license was awarded. Indicate what progress each has made in the course of study or the name of the seminary in which they are enrolled. Indicate with an asterisk those who have completed the five year course of study or the M. Div. (¶319.4)? (v) a) Full-time local pastors? (¶318.1)

Name Licensing

School Course of Study Progress

Austin, Dara 2011 Perkins Bell-Blakely, Althea Denise 2002 6 courses Craig, Dusty 2011 Perkins Douglas, Eric 2010 Asbury Fields, Margret 2011 Brite Goodrich, David* 2001 Basic COS complete; 33 hours advanced Humann, Alison “Sam” * 2006 Perkins, M. Div. 2011 Klemm, Richard L.* 1996 Basic COS complete Latu, Alex F. * 2004 Basic COS complete Lewis, C. Wayne* 1999 Basic COS complete McIlvain, Ted 2007 3 courses Medley, David* 2011 Basic COS complete Murray, Shannon (accepted from South Carolina Conference) 2010 United Theological Seminary Palady, Jayme 2011 2 courses Reid, Sharon* 2003 Basic COS complete Reynolds, Eldon 2000 18 courses Starnes, Ira Lynn* 1997 Basic COS complete Way, Greg* 2002 Basic COS complete Williamson, Judy R.* 2004 Brite, M.Div. 2008 Wimberly, Linda* 2001 Basic & Advanced COS Complete

b) Part-time local pastors? (¶318.2) (fraction of full-time in one-quarter increments)

Name Licensing

School Fraction of Full Time

Course of Study Progress

Allcorn, Benny M. 2001 1/4 time COS Barnett, Robert 2010 1/2 time 2 courses Bates, Jr., Fred 2011 1/2 time Perkins Campbell, Vivian 2009 1/4 time 4 courses Careaga, Carlos 1999 1/2 time Perkins Chaney, Patrick 2010 1/4 time Perkins Combs, Valda Jean 2008 3/4 time Perkins DeBord, Bert A. 2002 1/4 time 6 courses Goodfellow, Scott 2009 3/4 time Perkins Hall, Todd 2011 1/4 time 0 courses/ undergraduate Jackson, Howard “Jack” 2006 1/2 time 8 courses Jinks, Larry* 2004 1/4 time Perkins, M. Div. 2009


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Jones, Clint 2009 3/4 time Perkins Jones, Helen H. 2005 1/4 time 10 courses Jones, Marilyn 2010 1/2 time Perkins Louie, Arcynthia 2006 1/4 time 6 courses McClammy, William “Will” 2011 1/2 time undergraduate McCracken, Joseph B “JB”* 2006 3/4 time Basic COS Complete Moore, Don (accepted from North Texas Conference) 2012 3/4 time Perkins

Morton, Kevin 2011 3/4 time 0 courses Moss, Cynthia 2011 1/4 time Perkins Murchinson, Robert “Bob” 2011 1/4 time 0 courses Reynolds, Joseph W Neely 2010 3/4 time Brite Ricker, David* 2003 1/4 time Brite, M.Div., 2006 Senkel, James W. “Jimmy” 2002 1/4 time 12 courses Seth, John 2001 1/2 time 15 courses Strom, Melissa “Mel” 2011 3/4 time Brite Tucker, Charles “Randy” 2007 1/2 time Perkins Van Rader, April 2004 1/4 time 2 courses Watson, Gary Don 2011 1/4 time 0 courses Wilbanks, Dale 2008 3/4 time Perkins

c) Students from other annual conferences or denominations serving as local

pastors and enrolled in a school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶318.3, 4)? None

d) Persons serving as local pastors while seeking readmission to conference membership (¶¶365.4, 366, 368.3)? (If not in this conference indicate name of conference where serving.) None

22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (¶320.1)?

Copeland, Francine; Hines-Kelly, Alicia; Sterling, William A.; West, Glenda 23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors (¶320.4)? None 24. What ordained ministers or provisional members from other Annual Conferences or

Methodist denominations are approved for appointment in the Annual Conference while retaining their conference or denominational membership (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? (List alphabetically; indicate Annual Conference or denomination where membership is held. Indicate credential.) a) Annual Conferences

Name Conference Biggs-Scribner, Glenn Lee (OD) (¶346.1) Oklahoma Delony, Len (OE) (¶346.1) Arkansas Harkins, Carl (OD) (¶346.1) (1/4 time) Dakotas Heusel, Scott (OE) (¶346.1) Oklahoma Lim, Chansoon (OE) (¶346.1) Peninsula—Delaware Mollet, John (OE) (¶346.1) North Texas Nunley, Andrew (OE) (¶346.1) Texas Roark, M. Lee (RO) (¶346.1) Northwest Texas Shepherd, Gail W. “Dub” (OD) (¶346.1) Texas Sobzcak, Stephen (OD) (¶346.1) North Texas Tolbert, Judith Katherine (OE) (¶346.1) (1/4 time) Southwest Texas Tucker, Jenny (OP) (¶346.1) Southwest Texas White, Stephanie (OP) (¶346.1) West Ohio


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Na, Kil Suk (OE) (¶346.1), Seoul, Korean Methodist Church 25. What clergy in good standing in other Christian denominations have been approved

to serve appointments or ecumenical ministries within the bounds of the Annual Conference while retaining their denominational affiliation (¶¶331.8, 346.2)? (v) (Designate with an asterisk those who have been accorded voting rights within the annual conference. Indicate credential.)

Name Credential Denomination Appointment

Adzaku, L. Kofi (¶346.2) OF Presbyterian Harris Methodist

Hospital, Fort Worth

Betancourt, Angelo (¶346.2) OF Church of God Harris Methodist


Jenson, Faith (¶346.2) OF Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

Harris Methodist Hospital, HEB

Madison, Timothy (¶346.2) OF Cooperative Baptist

Fellowship Harris Methodist

Hospital, Southwest

Menking, Wayne (¶346.2) OF Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

Harris Methodist Health System CPE Center

Reynolds, Carey M. (¶346.2) OF Southern Baptist Harris Methodist


Ryan, Cynthia G. (¶346.2) OF Disciples of Christ First United Methodist,

Grapevine

Saul, Dora E. (¶346.2) OF Cooperative Baptist

Fellowship Harris Methodist


Stroup, Candace (¶346.2) OF Disciples of Christ Harris Methodist


Tenery, James Allan (¶346.2) OF Church of Christ Harris Methodist

Hospital, Fort Worth Wertz, Amanda “Mandy” (¶346.2) OF Alliance of Baptists

Harris Methodist Hospital, HEB

Williams, Wayne Wright OF Evangelical Free

Church of America First United Methodist,

Waco 26. Who are affiliate members: (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or

denomination where membership is held.) a) With vote (¶586.4 [v])? None b) Without vote (¶¶334.5, 344.4)? (v 2/3) None

NOTE: If your conference has admitted or ordained persons as a courtesy to another conference, list these persons in Question 40 only. If persons have been admitted or ordained by another annual conference as a courtesy to your conference, list these persons in Questions 27-39, whichever are appropriate, giving the date and name of the accommodating conference. 27. Who are elected as associate members (¶322)? (v) (List alphabetically-see note

preceding Question 27): None 28. Who are elected as provisional members and what seminary are they attending, if

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a) Provisional Deacons: (1) Under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, c? (v)

(2) Under the provisions of ¶324.5? (v) None

b) Provisional Elders:

(1) Under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, b? (v)

(2) Under the provisions of ¶324.6? (v) None (3) Under the provisions of ¶322.4? (v 3/4) None

29. Who are continued as provisional members, in what year were they admitted to

provisional membership, and what seminary are they attending, if in school (¶326)? a) In preparation for ordination as a deacon? (PD) (¶326.1)

Name Seminary

Grant, Darlene Low Admitted 2007 (Brite MACS 2007)

b) In preparation for ordination as an elder? (PE) (¶326.2)

Name Seminary Braddock, Walter Harrell, Jr. “Harrell” Admitted 2011 (Brite, M.Div., 2010)

Duggins, James Lawrence “Larry” Admitted 2011 (Perkins, M.Div., 2011 (currently enrolled in Perkins D. Min program)

Gregory, Janice – currently FLOA Admitted 2007 (Brite, M.Div., 2005) Hidde-Gregory, Leah Suzanne Admitted 2010 (Perkins, M.Div., 2011) Nader, John Richard Admitted 2011 (Brite, M.Div., 2010) Peterson, Jamie Lee – currently Voluntary leave

Admitted 2009 (Austin Presbyterian, M. Div., 2009)

Pierce, Sandralynn Lou “Sandy” Admitted 2010 (Perkins, M.Div., 2007)

Slaten, Charles Bradley “Brad” Admitted 2011 (Austin Presbyterian, M.Div., 2011)

Watson-Martin, Elizabeth Admitted 2007 (Southwest Baptist, M. Div., 1989)

Worcester, Harris Eugene Admitted 2006 (Brite, M. Div. 2006)

c) Provisional deacons who became provisional elders? (Indicate year) None d) Provisional elders who became provisional deacons? (Indicate year) None e) Provisional members who transferred from other conferences or

denominations? (¶347) None 30. Who have been received from other Christian denominations (¶347.3): (List

alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27):

Name Seminary Roberson, Joy Perkins, MTS, 12/2006

Name Seminary Hawkins, Daniel Koos Perkins, M.Div., projected graduation 05/2013 Ray, David James Brite, M.Div., 05/2010 Rodden, Michael James “Mike” Brite, M. Div., 12/2011 Witmer-Faile, Margaret “Meg” Brite, M.Div., 12/2006


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a) As provisional members (347.3a, b)? (v) (date received) None b) As local pastors 347.3a)? (v) (Date received)? Medley, David (10/10/2011)

31. Who are elected as members in full connection? (List alphabetically-see note

preceding Question 27. Anyone appearing on this question must also be listed somewhere in questions 32-33 or 35, unless the clergy’s orders from another denomination were recognized on question 39 in a previous year): a) Deacons

Name

Lancaster, Kay Lynn Shapley, Gregory Paul “Greg” Tate-Almy, Amy Aline

b) Elders

32. Who are elected for ordination as deacons in full connection and what seminary did

they attend: (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27) a) After provisional membership (¶330)? (v 2/3)

Name Seminary

Lancaster, Kay Lynn Brite, MACS 2009 Shapley, Gregory Paul “Greg” Brite, MTS 2009 Tate-Almy, Amy Aline Brite, M. Div. 2000

b) Transfer from elder in full connection (¶309.3)? (v 2/3) None

33. Who are elected for ordination as elders and what seminary did they attend?

a) After provisional membership (¶335)? (v 2/3)

b) Transfer from deacon in full connection (¶309.3)? (v 2/3)

Name Seminary

Dittrich, Holly Clarinda Candler School of Theology, M. Div. 2002 Wilson, Kevin Robert Brite, M. Div. 1999 Woodward, Jane Elizabeth Brite, MTS 1993, M. Div. 2012

Name Beckling, Tae Sun Dobbins, Kyland Cason Love, Michael Harry “Mike” Moss, William Stephen, IV “Steve” Nimocks, Robert F., IV Valendy, Estee Carel

Name Seminary Beckling, Tae Sun Perkins, M. Div. 2007 Dobbins, Kyland Cason Perkins, M. Div. 2010 Love, Michael Harry “Mike” Brite, M. Div. 2005 Moss, William Stephen, IV “Steve” Perkins, M. Div. 2009 Nimocks, Robert F., IV Brite, M. Div. 2010 Valendy, Estee Carel Brite, M. Div. 2009


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34. What provisional members, previously discontinued, are readmitted (¶364)? (v) None

35. Who are readmitted (¶¶365-367? [v], ¶368 [v 2/3]):

a) As associate members? None b) As members in full connection? None

36. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement (¶358.7):

(v) a) As associate members? None b) As provisional members? (Indicate credential) None c) As members in full connection? (Indicate credential) None

37. Who have been received by transfer from other annual conferences of The United

Methodist Church (¶¶347.1, 416.5, 635.2m)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.) Name Conference Date Baek, Hyeong Dong Nebraska June 1, 2012

38. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (¶347.2)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential.) None Name Denomination Date

39. What clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders

recognized (¶348)? (v) a) As deacons? None b) As elders? None

40. Who have been ordained as a courtesy to other conferences, after election by the

other conference? (See note preceding Question 27. Such courtesy elections or ordinations do not require transfer of conference membership.) a) Deacons in full connection? None b) Elders in full connection? None

41. Who have been transferred out to other annual conferences of The United

Methodist Church (¶416.5)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.) None

Name Denomination Date 42. Who are discontinued as provisional members (¶327.6)? (Indicate credential) (v)

Turner, Arlene Infante, PE

43. Who are on location? a) Who has been granted honorable location (¶359.1)? (Give date when this

action became effective. Record Charge Conference where membership is held. Indicate credential and year of most recent report.):

(1) This year? (v) Name/Address Effective Date Charge Conference

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Stellar, Katie Peterson, FE 1609 N. Riverside Dr. Ft. Worth, TX 76111

06/01/2012 FUMC Arlington

(2) Previously?

Name/Address

Effective Date Year of Last

Report Charge Conference Augustine, Louis, (FE) P. O. Box 2613 Galveston, TX 77553-2613 02/09/2010:2012 Wesley UMC, Waco Benedicto, Teri H., (AM) 6025 Wildwood Dr. McKinney, TX 75070

06/01/2006:2012

FUMC Bedford

Boeglin, Suzanne, (FE) 275 Mohon Whitney, TX 76692

02/09/2010:2012

Covington UMC, Whitney

Brown, George Pat, (FE) 3004 W. 2nd Ave., Apt. A Corsicana, TX 75110

Reports no longer requested due to

health. 06/05/1968:2005

First UMC, Wortham

Burris, Sarah Collins, (FE) 34 Willow Run Drive Belton, TX 76513 06/01/2003:2012

First UMC, Belton

Roberts, Dan W., (FE) 118 Wolf Lane Waco, TX 76705

02/09/2010 Austin Avenue UMC, Waco Schade, Jay, (FE) 20811 Morgans Choice Ln Pflugerville, TX 78660

06/01/2001:2012

Journey of Faith UMC, Round Rock

Spalding, Michael E., (FE) 707 Shallow Creek Dr. Tuscaloosa, Al 35406

06/01/1977:2012 Meadowbrook UMC, Ft. Worth

Tibbs, Ben L., (FE) P. O. Box 583 Hempstead, TX 77445-0583

03/01/1989:2012 FUMC Hillsboro Williams, Wesley W., (AM) 420 Nathan St. Burleson, TX 76082

Reports no longer requested due to

health, nursing home resident.

06/06/1972:2005

Watts Chapel, Grandview

Younger, Benny B., (FE) 103 County Road 3630 Clifton, TX 76634 06/09/1971:2011 West UMC, West

b) Who on honorable location are appointed ad interim as local pastors?

(¶359.2)? (Indicate date and appointment.) None c) Who has been placed on administrative location (¶363.1)? (Give date when

this action became effective. Record Charge Conference where membership is held. Indicate credential.)

(1) This year? (v) None (2) Previously? None

44. Who have been granted the status of honorable location-retired (¶359.3)? (Record

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b) Previously? Beck, Daniel K, FUMC Joshua, FE; Chadwick, Charles, Christ UMC (OK Conference), FE; Kelley, Donald C., Acton UMC, FE; Smith, Richard Russell, FUMC Colorado Springs (Rocky Mtn. Conference), FE; Thomas, Charles Wesley, Bethel UMC, Weatherford, FE; Van Rite, James, St. Andrew UMC, FE.

45. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated

(¶359.2)? (v) (Give date when this action became effective. Indicate credential) None

46. Who have had their conference membership terminated? (Give date when this

action became effective. Indicate credential.) a) By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶360.1, .4)? (v) None b) By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶360.2, .4)? (v)

Wright-Chapman, Michael W., 02/07/2012, FD c) By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶360.3, .4; 2719.2)? (v) None d) By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained

Ministry (¶354.12)? (v) None e) By trial (¶2713)? None

47. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶361.1c, ¶2704.2c, ¶2711.3?

(Give effective dates. Indicate Credential.) None 48. Deceased (List alphabetically in the spaces provided)

a) What associate members have died during the year? Effective: None Name Date of Birth Date of Death Retired: None Name Date of Birth Date of Death

b) What provisional members have died during the year? (Indicate credential.) Effective: None Name Date of Birth Date of Death Retired: None Name Date of Birth Date of Death

c) What elders in full connection have died during the year? Effective: None Name Date of Birth Date of Death Retired:

d) What deacons in full connection have died during the year? Effective: None Name Date of Birth Date of Death Retired: None Name Date of Birth Date of Death

Name Date of Birth Date of Death Bedford, Jr., Lee A. 06/15/1928 09/30/2011 Radde, Leonard C. 09/27/1935 05/24/2012 Roberts, William Sidney 07/14/1924 10/15/2011 Tribble, Benjamin Thomas 08/16/1926 03/19/2012 Wordinger, Barbara 12/12/1941 07/06/2011


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e) What local pastors have died during the year? Active: None

Name Date of Birth Date of Death Retired: None

Name Date of Birth Date of Death 49. What provisional or ordained members (elders and deacons) have received

appointments in other Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church while retaining their membership in this Annual Conference (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference where appointed. Indicate credential.)

Name-Credential (¶) Conference Charge Conference

Baumgartner, Lisa, FE (¶346.1) Louisiana St. John the Apostle Bright, Dian, FD (¶346.1) North Texas St. Andrews UMC Brooks, Shelly, FE (¶346.1) North Texas FUMC Keller Dack, Cindy, FE (¶346.1) Missouri FUMC Hamilton Dalco, Bryan, FE (¶346.1) Texas Hoffman, Christi M., FE (¶346.1) Northwest Texas Holloway, Melinda, FE (¶346.1) Pacific Northwest Acton UMC Johnson, Mary Ellen, FE (¶346.1) Southwest Texas Porter, Paul, FE (¶346.1) Texas Bluffdale UMC Rivera, Brenda Suzy Welch, FE (¶346.1) New York Song, Jong Nam, FE (¶346.1) Peninsula-Delaware St. Luke Kileen Stanley-Soulen, Melanie, FE (¶346.1) North Georgia Tran, Sanh Van, FE (¶346.1) West Michigan Warden, Patricia, FE (¶346.1) South Carolina Watson-Martin, Elizabeth, PE (¶346.1) Eastern Pennsylvania Arlington FUMC

50. Who are the provisional, ordained members or associate members on leave of

absence and for what number of years consecutively has each held this relation (¶354)? (Indicate credential. Record Charge Conference where membership is held.) a) Voluntary? (v; v 2/3 after 5 years)

(1) Personal (¶354.2a)

Name Years Charge Conference Danna, Tiffany Blubaugh, FE 1 FUMC Temple Gilliam, Beverly, FE 2 St. Stephen's UMC, Arlington Peterson, Jamie Lee, PE 4 Smithfield UMC Seawell, Philip L., FD 8 FUMC Round Rock Smith, Don C., FE 11 None declared

(2) Family (¶354.2b)

Name Years Charge Conference Galaviz, Sarah Leach, FD 8 FUMC, Arlington Gregory, Janice, PE 2 Arlington Heights UMC Holbrook, Linda, FE 2 Smithfield UMC Mordecai, Cathy, FE 3 FUMC, Kennedale Robbins, Christie, FE 3 Ovilla UMC, Ovilla Schiffman, Marilyn, FE 1 St. Paul UMC, Hurst


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(3) Transitional (¶354.2c)

b) Involuntary? (v 2/3) None c) Who have been placed on leave of absence since the last session of the

annual conference (ad interim)?: (1) Voluntary? (v)

(i) Personal

(ii) Family None (iii) Transitional

(2) Involuntary? (v 2/3) None

d. Who on leave of absence have had their leaves terminated since the last

session of the annual conference (ad interim)?

Name Effective Date Dack, Cindy Taylor, FE 06/01/2012 Freeto, Linda, FD 10/03/2011 Granderson, Sheila Karen, FD 09/01/2011 Stellar, Katie Peterson, FE 06/01/2012 Sutton, George, FE 03/01/2012

51. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶352)? (v) (Give date when this relation

became effective; indicate credential.) None 52. What actions have been taken concerning disabled members (¶357)? (Indicate

credential) a) Who were granted incapacity leave since the last annual conference session

(¶357.2)? (Give effective dates.)

b) Who have had their incapacity leave terminated since the last annual conference session (¶357.3)? (Give effective dates of terminations.) None

c) Who are granted incapacity leave at this session (¶357.1)? (v) Albertson, Ron (FE); Baldwin, Jan (FE); Bergeron, Kenneth E. (FE); Boeglin, Timothy (FE); Colwell, Terry (FE); Corder, Rodney E. (FL); Coultas, Dean (FE); Fleming, Sally (FE); Helm, Marie (FE); Kirk-Hall,

Name Years Charge Conference Heyduck, Rachel, FD 1 FUMC, Euless Murraine, Nelda Barrett, FD 3 St. Andrew's UMC, Fort Worth

Name Effective Date Charge Conference Sutton, George, FE 10/01/2011 FUMC, Fort Worth

Name Effective Date Charge Conference Granderson, Sheila Karen, FD 06/01/2011 None Declared

Name Effective Date Albertson, Ron, FE 02/15/2012 Coultas, Dean, FE 06/01/2012 Fleming, Sally, FE 10/01/2011


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Denise (FE); Linnstaedt, Robert (FE); Olney, James (FE); Puckett, Joyce (FE); Samford, Karen (FD); Schade, Kathye (FE); Stratton, Margaret (FE); Williams, Annette (FD); Woods, Nancy (FE)

53. What members in full connection have been retired (¶358)? (List alphabetically

giving full names – first, middle, last-in that order. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3)

Deacons

a) This year? Sheila Karen Granderson – 09/01/2011 b) Previously? Sharon Adair; Nancy L. Bennett; Dorothy Dahl; Barbara

Moffitt Elliott; Jackie M. Gause; Nila Geisel; Leotia Floyd Howard; Melissa A. Nichols; Diane Smiley; Brenda Weir

Elders a) This year?

Name Paragraph Effective Date

Robert Dan Benton 358.2 01/01/2012 E. F. "Skip" Blancett 358.2 10/01/2011 Thomas Edward Connolly 358.2 06/01/2012 Thomas Michael Faile 358.2 06/01/2012 James "Gus" Guthrie 358.2 01/01/2012 J. Michael Hannah 358.2 08/31/2011 Sandra E. Hippman 358.2 06/01/2012 John Charles Holbert 358.2 06/01/2012 Marty K. Jeane 358.2 07/01/2011 John H. Loggins 358.2 06/01/2012 Linda Susan Mitchell 358.2 06/01/2012 Lynn D. Moore 358.2 06/01/2012 Norman Lee Suggs 358.2 06/01/2012 George Mimms Sutton 358.2 03/01/2012 Gary Frank Turner 358.2 06/01/2012

b) Previously? Doyle Allen, Georgia M. Allen, Andy Andrews, J. Noble

Atkins, Hubert L. Austin, John P. Aymond, C. Bruce Baker, Ronald Ballard, Roger Barker, Jay Beavers, Wallace Bennett, Martha S. Bessac, Kenneth L. Boatman, Milana Bradley, Robert H. Briles, Grady B. Brittain, Tommy C. Brooks, Arthur H. Buhl, Dennis Camp, Robert L. Campbell, Tony Glen Campbell, Wilson Canafax, Robert E. Cavanaugh, Gene A. Chamness, David Chavez, Joan Choyce, Troy C. Clinesmith, Weldon S. Crowley, Jack Kyle Daniels, James W. Darnell, Jr., R. Jerden Davis, Claude W. Davison, Watt William Dozier, Benjamin Connally Dugger, E. Ray Elliot, Donald Elrod, E. B. Elswick, Jr., Stanley W. "Swede" Erickson, Gilbert Ferrell, Nathan Cleon Flanagan, John N. Flynn, Hubert Foust, Andrew Fowler, John Ed Francis, Richard Freeman, R. Verne Fuqua, Jim B. Gause, R. Kyle Glenn, Allen Goss, Wm. E. Grisham, Lawrence B Grubb, Lloyd D. Hagemeier, Dennis Harris, Luther W. Henry, Rollo J. Herrington, Catherine Peden Hix, Richard E. Holden, Jr., Charles L. Holland, Jr., Barry Holmes, William Howard Horick, Wesley A. Howard, Jr., W. B. (Bill) Hughes, John Wesley Hulme, Roland Q. Humphrey, H. Lamar Hunt, Richard A. Hunt, Gerald “Jerry” Irvin, W. Don Johnson, Hiram E. Johnson, Jr., John Calvin Johnson, Leonard Johnson, Fred W. Kandeler, Wanda G. Kile, Bon Woong Koo, Janice M. Kreitner-Cain,


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Elizabeth E. Kugel, Joseph F. Larson, E. Frank Leach, William Longsworth, Jane B. Lovett, Barbara Lucas, Sandra J. Lydick, Myron C. Madden, Benjamin B. Marney, Kent D. Marrs, Maureen B. Mathias, J. Pat McClatchy, Archie H. McCleskey, Charles McClure, John K. McKee, J. Eric McKinney, Jr., Robert E. Messer, Roderick Miles, Marvin Moore, Robert Moran, Priscilla W. Neaves, James Nowell “Jim” Newton, Jr., Donald F. Osada, Harvey L. Ozmer, J. Michael Patison, Billy Mack Patteson, Henry E. Persley, T. Michael Phillips, Donald M. Pike, Carolyn Jo Ponder, James R. Porter, George Proctor-Smith, L. Klel Quesenberry, Henry W. Radde, Bill R. Reed, Cecil D. Reed, Dale W. Rider, Walter Tom Ridlehuber, R. Jack Riley, Donald J. Roath, Eugene B. Robertson, John C. Robertson, Jr., Sharon D. Robertson, James A. Sanders, Jr., Judy Sands, Alfred G. Sanford, Sr. John W. Schaub, Clarence Calvin Schultz, J. W. Sellers, Fred Landy Senter, Kent Seuser, John T. Shipman, Walter Silveria, Alice Pauline Sims, Edis R. Sluder, Eddie Smart, Tom E. Smith, Annette Sowell, Jesse J. Sowell, Uriah L. “Buddy” Stegman, Ann L. Stevens, Wayne L. Stork, Delbert H. Taylor, James R. Taylor, Timothy G. Thomas, David I. Tidd, James E. Tims, Susan M. Trammell, Wilma Smiley Tune, Robert M. Turner, Beverly Tye, Larry Van Zile, Boyce Vardiman, Dale Waser, Bob F. Weathers, Gary Whitbeck, Charles M. Whittle, John H. Williams, Fred Winslow, Nancy Lu York, T. Michael Young, Robert E. Young

54. What associate members have been retired (¶358). (List alphabetically giving full

name-first, middle, last-in that order. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3) a) This year? None b) Previously? Mike Efird; Olini Falahola; James L. Haynes; Lavelle M. Haynes;

Herbert C. Marlow; Phyllis Modgling; Georgia Orr. 55. What provisional members have been retired (¶358). (Indicate credential. If

retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3) a) This year? None b) Previously? None

56. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.5):

a) This year? None b) Previously? Robert Beeman; Joe Bentley; Thomas B. Crowder; L. Wesley

Jones; Marvin L. Mott; Kermit Sorrells; Nancy Tribble Summers. 57. Changes in clergy membership. What is the number of ordained ministers?

(NOTE: The numbers in parenthesis following each category listing are the question numbers in this report form where ministers in that category are listed. The number reported below should agree with the number of names listed in the corresponding questions.) a) Elected as associate members? (27) 0 b) Elected as provisional members? (28a,b) 5 c) Elected as deacons in full connection? (32a) 3 d) Elected as elders in full connection? (31b) 6 e) Readmitted? (34, 35a, b) 0


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f) Retired made effective? (36a,b,c) 0 g) Transferred in? (30a, 37, 38) 1 h) Transferred out? (41) 0 i) Discontinued as provisional members (42) 1 j) Honorably located this year (43a1) 2 k) Administratively located this year? (43c1) 0 l) Withdrawn? (46 a, b, c) 1 m) Termination of orders? (46d) 0 n) Terminated by trial? (46e) 0 o) Deceased (48a, b, c, d) 5

58. What is the number of:

a) Pastoral charges? 263 b) Local churches? 338

59. What is the number of clergy members of the Annual Conference:

a) By appointment category and conference relationship? (NOTES:

(1) Where applicable, the question numbers on this report from corresponding to each category have been placed in parenthesis following the category title. Where these question numbers appear, the number reported in that category should agree with the number of names listed in the corresponding questions.

(2) For three categories of Appointments to Extension Ministries, report as follows:

¶344.1a, c): the number of clergy members appointed within United Methodist connectional structures, including district superintendents, or to an ecumenical agency. ¶344.1b, c): the number of clergy members appointed to extension ministries, under endorsement by the Division of Chaplains and Related Ministries of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. ¶344.1d): the number of clergy members appointed to other valid ministries, confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the Annual Conference.

See the Discipline paragraphs indicated for more detailed description of these appointment categories.) (Licensed Local Pastors not currently under appointment should not be counted as clergy members of the conference)

Categories Deacon in

Full Connection

Elders in Full

Connection Provisional

Deacons Provisional

Elders

Associate & Affiliate Members

w/Vote

Full-Time Local

Pastors

Part-Time Local

Pastors

Pastors and deacons whose primary appointment is to a Local Church (¶¶331.1c, 339)

19 178 1 12 3 20 31

Deacons (in full connection and provisional) serving Beyond the Local Church (¶331.1a, b) (81a,b)

10

xxxxx

1

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx Appointments to xxxxx

11

xxxxx

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Appointments to xxxxx

17

xxxxx


(¶316.1; 344.1b, c) (80b) xxxxx xxxxx Appointments to xxxxx

9

xxxxx


(¶316.1; 344.1d) (80c) xxxxx xxxxx

Appointments to 0 0 0 0 0 xxxxx xxxxx

Attend School (82) xxxxx xxxxx

Appointed to Other 1 13 0 1 0 xxxxx xxxxx

Annual Conferences (49) xxxxx xxxxx

On Leave of Absence (50a, 50b)

1 3 0 1 0 xxxxx xxxxx

xxxxx xxxxx

On Family Leave 1 4 0 1 0 xxxxx xxxxx

(50a2, c2) xxxxx xxxxx

On Sabbatical Leave (51) 0 0 0 0 0 xxxxx xxxxx

On Incapacity Leave (52c) 2 15 0 0 0 xxxxx xxxxx

xxxxx xxxxx

On Transitional Leave (50a3, 50c1iii) 2 0 0 0 0 xxxxx xxxxx

xxxxx xxxxx Retired 11 173 0 0 7 xxxxx xxxxx

(53, 54, 55) xxxxx xxxxx

Total Number, 47 423 2 15 10 21 31

Clergy Members Grand Total,

549 All Conference Clergy Members

b) By gender and racial/ethnic identification? (NOTE: see the instruction for

item 59 for guidelines to assist in the racial/ethnic identification count.)

Female Clergy Members

Categories Deacons In

Full Connection

Elders in Full

Connection

Provisional Deacons

Provisional Elders

Associate & Affiliate

Members w/Vote

Full-Time Local

Pastors

Part-Time Local

Pastors

Asian 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 African American/Black 5 8 0 1 0 1 4 Hispanic 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Native American 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 White 30 101 2 6 4 6 4 Multi-Racial 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Number, Female Clergy

Members* 36 111 2 7 4 8 8

Grand Total, All Conference Female Clergy

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Categories Deacons In

Full Connection

Elders in Full

Connection

Provisional Deacons

Provisional Elders

Associate & Affiliate

Members w/Vote

Full-Time Local

Pastors

Part-Time Local Pastors

Asian 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 African American/Black 0 15 0 0 0 0 2 Hispanic 1 6 0 0 0 0 1 Native American 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 White 10 286 0 8 5 12 20 Multi-Racial 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Total Number, Male Clergy Members*

11 312 0 8 6 13 23

Grand Total, All Conference

Male Clergy Members*

373

*The sums entered in these spaces should agree with the comparable totals in the bottom two lines of question 59.

PART III CERTIFICATION IN SPECIALIZED AND CERTIFIED LAY MINISTRY

(¶635.2u, v, The Book of Discipline) NOTE: Indicate credential of persons in Part III: FD, FE, PD, PE, AM, FL, PL and LM. 60. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry?

Christian Education Candidates Date Enrolled None

Evangelism Ministry Candidates Date Enrolled None

Music Ministry Candidates Date Enrolled David M. Edmonds 03/18/2006

Older Adult Ministry Candidates Date Enrolled Brenda Beaver, FD 06/03/2010

Spiritual Formation Ministry Candidates Date Enrolled None

Youth Ministry Candidates Date Enrolled None

61. Who is certified in specialized ministry? (List the areas of specialized ministry.

Indicate by an asterisk those certified this year.)

Christian Education Address Ellen Bauman (para-professional) 6617 County Rd 803, Burleson, TX 76028 Kay Birkholz 4709 Arrowhead Dr., Temple, TX 76502 Joyce Brown, Cokesbury Curriculum Consultant 216 Cozby South, Ft. Worth, TX 76126 Elizabeth Edmiston (para-professional) 100 Oakland Dr., Georgetown, TX 78628 Tonya Frantz 803 East Valley Terrace Circle, Burleson, TX 76028 Nancy Froman, FD 5450 Mansfield Rd., Arlington, TX 76017


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Terre McGill (para-professional) 7301 Glenview Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 76108 Mary Nell Partin, Director of Christian Education 6301 Sabbatical St., #921, Ft. Worth, TX 76131 Robin L. Stevens, FD FUMC Keller, 1025 Johnson Rd., Keller, TX 76248

Evangelism Address

LilliAnn "Penny" Stemley, FD Tarrant County Restorative Justice Center 3524 Rachel Ct., Ft. Worth, TX 76134

Music Ministry Address Margaret Bolding 202 Crestridge Cr., Lakeside, TX 76108 Dr. Carol R. Farrar 902 W. Main Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 William H. Miller 1504 Briarwood Blvd., Arlington, TX 76013 Shirley Rardin 7416 Lola Dr., N. Richland Hills, TX 76180 Carol Kay McClelland Scherer FUMC Belton 205 E. 3rd Ave., Belton, TX 76513 Alice Walker AHUMC 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ft. Worth, TX 76107

Youth Ministry Address Joy Roberson, PD 185 S. White's Chapel Blvd., Southlake, TX 76092 Robert Douglas Vaughn, FD 1105 Lower Troy Rd., Troy, TX 76579

62. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry? None 63. Who are transferred out as a certified person in specialized ministry? None 64. Who have been removed as a certified person in specialized ministry? None 65. Who are certified as lay ministers (¶271, 635.2v, and 665.10)? (List alphabetically

giving full name – first, middle, last – in that order, by district.)

Name District Carlos Baker New Church Start Judy Gotcher South Johnel Louie South Vera Moffitt South Deanna Ranes South Julie Worcester Central

PART IV DIACONAL MINISTERS

(Paragraph numbers in questions 67-75 refer to The 1992 Book of Discipline) 66. Who constitute the Committee on Investigation (¶2703.3)? (v)

Diaconal Ministers – Professing Members: Dawn Gilliland; Judy Ivey; Rosalind Shirley; Patricia Stroman Alternate Diaconal Ministers – Professing Members: Melissa Hernandez; Walt Milner; Ken Smith Clergy in Full Connection – John Aymond; Thomas McDermott; Jane Woodward Alternate Clergy in Full Connection – Thomas Childs; Clifton Howard

67. Who are reinstated as diaconal ministers (¶313.3c)? (v) None

68. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)? None Name Conference Date

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70. Who have had their conference relationship as diaconal ministers terminated by Annual Conference action (¶313.3)? (Under ¶313.3a, no vote; ¶313.3b, v 2/3) None

71. What diaconal ministers have died during the year?

a) Effective: None Name Date of Birth Date of Death

b) Retired: None Name Date of Birth Date of Death 72. What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.1a, c,

d) (disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave): (v). a) Since the last session of the Annual Conference? (Give effective date of

each) None b) At this session of the Annual Conference? (Include names of persons listed

in Question 72a, if their leaves of absence are continuing). None

73. What diaconal ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.1e): a) Since the last session of the Annual Conference? (Give effective date of

each): None b) At this session of the Annual Conference? (Include names of persons listed in

Question 73a, if their leaves of absence are continuing): Dawn Gilliland

74. Who have returned to active status: a) From disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave of absence (¶313.1a, c,

d)? None b) From extended leave (¶313.1e)? (v) None

75. Who have taken the retired relationship to the Annual Conference as diaconal

ministers (¶313.2): (Under ¶313.2b, v 2/3)? a) This year? None b) Previously? Frankie Adams; Ethel Aldredge; Maureen Carr; Tommie D.

Daniel; Alice Johnson; Richard Palmquist; Rosalind Shirley

PART V APPOINTMENTS AND CONCLUDING BUSINESS 76. Who are approved for less than full-time service?

a) What associate members and elders are approved for appointment to less than full-time service, what is the total number of years for which such approval has been granted to each, and for what fraction of full-time service (in one-quarter increments) is approval granted (for purposes of equitable compensation claim and pension credit) (¶¶338.2, 342.2, 1506.4b)? (v 3/4):

Name Time Years

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b) What deacons in full connection and probationary (provisional) deacons are approved for appointment to less than full-time service (¶331.7)?

Name Time Years

Carl Harkins ½ 2 Thomas McDermott ½ 1

77. Who have been appointed as interim pastors under the provisions of ¶338.3 since

the last session of the annual conference, and for what period of time? Robert Campbell 5 months Connally Dugger 4 months Allen Goss 2 months Charles Holland, Jr. 7 months Kent Marrs 2 months Thomas Q. Robbins, Sr. TBD 78. What changes have been made in appointments since the last annual conference

session? (Attach list. Include and identify Appointments Beyond the Local Church (Deacons) and Appointments to Extension Ministries (Elders). Give effective dates of all changes.)

Effective Date Clergy From To

06/15/2011 Bob Murchison, SY Unappointed Trickham/Valera 07/01/2011 Shelly Brooks, FE Central Texas Conference Office First Decatur, 346.1

07/01/2011 Lindsay D. Churchman, FE Illinois Great Rivers Conference, 346.1 Illinois Great Rivers Conference

07/01/2011 Marty Jean, FE Director, Center Street Counseling Services, 344.1a Retired

07/15/2011 Eric E. Smith, FE Acton, Associate Senior Chaplain, Director of Pastoral Care, Texas Health

Resources 08/01/2011 Kathy Mahlow, PL Walnut Springs, ¼ time Unappointed

08/01/2011 David Medley, OE Unappointed/American Baptist Church Lakeshore, 346.2

08/01/2011 David Medley, FL Lakeshore, OE 346.2 Lakeshore

08/01/2011 Jimmy Sansom, FE West/Gholson Wesley Chapel Sparks Memorial

08/01/2011 Linda Wimberley, FL Sparks Memorial West/Gholson Wesley Chapel

08/31/2011 J. Michael Hannah, RE Chaplain, Harris Methodist Erath County/Green’s Creek Greens Creek, ½ time

09/01/2011 Amy Forsythe, FE Copperas Cove Grace, Associate First Georgetown, Associate 09/01/2011 Todd Hall, PL Temple Hall, Supply, ¼ time Temple Hall, ¼ time 09/01/2011 Adam Hilliard, SY Unappointed Walnut Springs, ¼ time 09/01/2011 John Nader, PE Ovilla, Associate Copperas Cove Grace, Associate 09/01/2011 Carl Rucker, SY Bosqueville, ½ time Unappointed 10/01/2011 E.F. “Skip” Blancett, FE First Killeen Retired 10/01/2011 Sally Fleming, FE Whitney King Memorial Incapacity Leave

10/01/2011 Soonwha Kim Lim, OL Peninsula Delaware Conference Killeen St. Luke, Associate, ¼ time

10/01/2011 Tolli Macalik, PL Unappointed New World, Associate, ½ time 10/01/2011 Jeffrey Miller, FE First Breckenridge First Killeen 10/01/2011 Cynthia Moss, PL Unappointed Good News, Associate ¼ time

10/01/2011 Ronald Newhouse, FE First Graham, Associate, ¼ time Chaplain, Wounded Warriors Marine Corps, 344.1a

10/01/2011 James W. Senkel, PL Unappointed Graham First, Associate ¼ time 10/01/2011 George Sutton, FE Acton Leave of Absence, 354.2

10/19/2011 Faith Jenson, OE Unappointed/Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Chaplain, Harris Methodist Health Systems HEB, 346.2

10/19/2011 Mandy Wertz, OE Unappointed/Alliance of Baptists Chaplain, Harris Methodist Health Systems HEB, 346.2

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11/01/2011 Eric Douglas, FL Bartlett, ¾ time Dido 11/01/2011 Jerry Eckhart, SY Unappointed Eolian, ¼ time 11/01/2011 Margret Fields, FL Eastern Hills, Supply Acton, Associate 11/01/2011 Mary Fortner, FE Dido Ridglea 11/01/2011 Paul Gravely, FE Hutto: Discovery Acton 11/01/2011 Cal Hoffman, FE Richland Hills First Breckenridge/St. Paul

11/01/2011 Charles Holland, RE Unappointed First Coleman–Interim (11/01/2011 – 06/01/2012)

11/01/2011 James Michael Kerzee, AM First Coleman/Novice Whitney King Memorial

11/01/2011 Kent Marrs, RE Unappointed Brock–Interim (11/01/2011 – 01/01/2012)

11/01/2011 Alan McGrath, FE Brock Hutto: Discovery 11/01/2011 Bill Reed, RE Breckenridge St. Paul/Eolian Fisherman’s Chapel 11/01/2011 John O. Roark, SY Unappointed Bartlett, ½ time 11/01/2011 Danny Tenney, FE Ridglea Richland Hills

01/02/2012 Ernest Alan Benson, FE Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, 344.1a/St. James

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Clinical Chaplain,

344.1a 01/01/2012 Robert Dan Benton, RE Dido, Associate, ½ time Retired 01/01/2012 Robert Campbell, RE Unappointed Mexia St. Luke, ¼ time 01/01/2012 Joe Chamness, FE First Mineral Wells First McGregor 01/01/2012 Valda Jean Combs, FL Waco Wesley Waco St. James/Waco Wesley

01/01/2012 B. Connally Dugger, RE Unappointed Elm Mott/Leroy–Interim, ½ time

01/01/2012 Mark Erwin, SY Unappointed Nolanville, ½ time 01/01/2012 David Fergeson, FE River Oaks River Oaks, ¾ time

01/01/2012 Linda Freeto, FD Transitional Leave Executive Director, Crime Victims Council, 344.1a

01/01/2012 Edward D. George, FE White’s Chapel, Associate, ¾ time Center for Evangelism & Church Growth, ¾ time

01/01/2012 Scott Goodfellow, PL Nolanville, ½ time Brock, ¾ time 01/01/2012 James “Gus” Guthrie, RE Handley Retired 01/01/2012 Alicia Hines-Kelly, PL Mexia St. Luke, ½ time Discontinued 01/01/2012 Deborah C. Horton, FE St. Barnabas, Associate Handley 01/01/2012 William M. McClammy, PL Unappointed Eastland, Associate, ½ time 01/01/2012 Mike Rodden, FL Unappointed St. Barnabas, Associate 01/01/2012 William Sterling, FL First Moody/Moody Leon Discontinued

01/01/2012 Melissa Strom, PL Unappointed First Glen Rose, Associate, ¾ time

01/01/2012 Lianne Turner, FE First McGregor First Mineral Wells 01/01/2012 Gary Don Watson, PL Tehuacana, Supply Tehuacana, ¼ time 01/01/2012 Gregory A. Way, FL Elm Mott/Leroy First Moody/Moody Leon 02/01/2012 Howard Whiddon, Sr., SY First Riesel Unappointed 03/01/2012 Ron Albertson, FE Lorena Incapacity Leave 03/01/2012 Krista Ingram, FE Faith Chaplain, US Air Force, 344.1b 03/01/2012 Shannon Murray, FL Unappointed First Burleson, Associate 03/01/2012 Thomas Q. Robbins, Sr., RO Unappointed Lorena, Interim 03/01/2012 George Sutton, RE Leave of Absence, 354.2 Retired 04/01/2012 Tolli Macalik, PL New World, Associate, ½ time Unappointed 04/01/2012 Kevin Lee Morton, PL First Cross Plains, Supply First Cross Plains, ¾ time 04/01/2012 Robert J. Murchison, PL Trickham/Valera, Supply Trickham/Valera, ¼ time 05/01/2012 Arthur Torpy, FE Asbury Asbury/Faith

79. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local

pastors are appointed to ministry to the local church and where are they appointed for the ensuing year? (Attach a list.)

See Section VI. Appointments – 2012 Conference Journal 80. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local

pastors are appointed to extension ministries for the ensuing year? (Attach a list) See Section VI. Appointments – 2012 Conference Journal

a) Within the connectional structures of United Methodism (¶344.1a, c)? b) To ministries endorsed by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry

(¶344.1b, c)? c) To other valid ministries under the provisions of (¶344.1d)? (v 2/3)


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81. Who are appointed as deacons (full connection and provisional) for the ensuing year? (Attach a list.)

See Section VI. Appointments – 2012 Conference Journal a) Through non-United Methodist agencies and settings beyond the local church

(¶331.1a)? b) Through United Methodist Church-related agencies and schools within the

connectional structures of The United Methodist Church (¶331.1b)? c) Within a local congregation, charge, or cooperative parish (¶331.1c)?

82. Who are appointed to attend school (¶416.6)? (List alphabetically all those whose

prime appointment is to attend school.) None Associate Members: Provisional Members Members in Full Connection: 83. Where are the diaconal ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1992

Discipline]? (Attach list) None 84. What other personal notations should be made? (Include such matters as

changes in pension credit (¶1506.6), corrections or additions to matters reported in the "Business of the Annual Conference" form in previous years, and legal name changes of clergy members and diaconal ministers.)

Dr. Edwin R. Wadsworth - 2 years pre-82 pension credit, Gary F. Turner - 1 year pre-82 pension credit.

85. Where and when shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2, 3)? Fort

Worth, TX on June 9 - 12, 2013.


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CENTRAL DISTRICT DON SCOTT, SUPERINTENDENT

BLOOMING GROVE/DRESDEN Blooming Grove 732501 Nancy T. Summers (RL)

Dresden 732512

BOSQUEVILLE Bosqueville 735845 TBS

CHINA SPRING China Spring 735867 Jane Woodward (FE)*

CLIFTON Clifton 734464 Reed C. Justus (FE)*

COOLIDGE Coolidge 732545 Robert Barnett (PL) 1/2 time

CORSICANA: FIRST First 732603 Michael Alexander (FE)

Associate

Jay Fraze (FE)

CORSICANA: ST, ANDREW St. Andrew 985424 Doyle & Georgia Allen (RE)

CORSICANA: ST. LUKE/CHATFIELD St. Luke 732523 Bruce E. Carpenter (FE) Chatfield 732523

CRAWFORD Crawford 734522 Rebecca Hull (FE)

DAWSON/WESLEY Dawson 732647 Sandralyn Pierce (PE)

Wesley 732625

EMHOUSE/RICHLAND Emhouse 732682 Alison Humann (FL)

Richland 732944


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EUREKA/BARRY Eureka 732421 Amy Anderson (SY)*

Barry 732705

FROST/ITALY, FIRST Frost 732727 Leah Suzanne Hiddle-Gregory (PE)

Italy, First 736782

GROESBECK Dennis Chapel 987148 Vivian Campbell (PL) 1/4 time

First 732740 Stephen W. Nance (FE) Thornton 733050

HEWITT Hewitt 735903 Randall B. Scrivener (FE)

HILLSBORO First 736725 Donna J. Ware (FE)

Line Street 736747 Robyn S. Young (AM)*

HUBBARD/MT. CALM Hubbard 732762 Clifford G. Egner (FE)*

Mt. Calm 732842

ITASCA/COVINGTON Itasca 736805 Tom Wood (SY)*

Covington 731825

KERENS FIRST/PLEASANT GROVE Kerens, First 732784 Leslie Kay Byrd (FE)* Pleasant Grove 733015

LAKESIDE

Lakeside 732716 Thomas Q. Robbins, Sr. (RO)*

LEBANON Lebanon 735812 Don Elrod (RE)

LEROY

Leroy 735947 TBS


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LORENA Lorena 735960 Jon Farrer (SY)*

MART, FIRST

Mart, First 735982 Denise E. Rogers (FE)* MCGREGOR

McGregor 734806 Joe G. Chamness (FE)* MEIER SETTLEMENT

Meier Settlement 736007 Jerry Arthur (SY)

MERIDIAN Meridian 734828 Cynthia Lee (FE)

MEXIA, FIRST Mexia, First 732807 Kory Koch (FE)

MEXIA, ST. LUKE Mexia, St. Luke 985561 Robert Campbell (RE)*

MEXIA, UNION MEMORIAL Mexia, Union Memorial 985572 Sylvester Key, Jr. (SY)

PELHAM PARISH: WESLEY CHAPEL, PELHAM/STS. DELIGHT/ NEW BEGINNINGS Brushie Prairie, Sts. Delight 985468 April Van-Rader (PL) 1/4 time New Beginnings 730741

Wesley Chapel 985402

PERRY Perry 736042 Ike Ledger (RO)

SPEEGLEVILLE Speegleville 736122 Jake Morphew (SY)

TEHUACANA Tehuacana 732988 Gary Don Watson (PL) 1/4 time

WACO

Austin Avenue 736166 Chris Mesa (FE)


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WACO, BRACKS/SPRINGHILL Bracks 986760 Gale Nealy (FE)

Springhill 985732

WACO, CENTRAL Central 736304 Bradley T. Brittian (FE)

WACO, COGDELL MEMORIAL

Cogdell Memorial 736224 G. Douglas Blackford (FE) WACO, FIRST

First 736246 Stephen Ramsdell (FE) Associate

Susan Milam (FE)

Associate

Wayne Wright Williams (OF), P. 346.2 Associate

M. Lee Roark (RO)

WACO, KOREAN Korean 736235 Jungil Daniel So (FE)

WACO, LAKE SHORE Lake Shore 736326 David Medley (FL)*

WACO, LAKEVIEW/ELM MOTT

Lakeview 735925 Joseph W. Neely Reynolds (PL) 3/4 time* Elm Mott 735880

WACO, MT. ZION/PERRY CHAPEL Mt. Zion 986782 Denise Bell-Blakely (FL)

Perry Chapel 986884

WACO, ROBINSON DRIVE Robinson Drive 736144 Ted Willis (AM)*

WACO, ST. JAMES

St. James 986793 Valda Jean Combs (PL) 3/4 time*

WACO, SPARKS MEMORIAL Sparks Memorial 736361 Linda Wimberley (FL)*

WACO, WESLEY

Wesley 986771 TBS


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WACO, WOODWAY

Woodway 736257 John A. Dirk (FE)

VALLEY MILLS/CAYOTE

Valley Mills 735003 John Kent Berry (FE) Cayote 734910 WEST/GHOLSON WELSEY CHAPEL Wesley Chapel - Gholson 736018 Jimmy Samson (FE)* West First 736428

WHITNEY KING MEMORIAL

King Memorial 736543 Michael Kerzee(AM)*

WORTHAM/KIRVIN Kirvin 733061 Harris Worcester (PE)

Wortham First 733048

EAST DISTRICT

ROBERT W. HOLLOWAY, SUPERINTENDENT

ARLINGTON, ALDERSGATE Aldersgate 733141 R. Dean Reed (FE)

ARLINGTON, COVENANT Covenant 733210 Sarah E. Howe Miller (FE)*

ARLINGTON, EPWORTH Epworth 733163 James C. Ballard (FE)*

ARLINGTON, FIRST

First 733185 David N. Mosser (FE) Associate

Brian A. Young (FE)

Associate

Kay Lancaster (FD)* Associate

Blair Lewis (SY)*

ARLINGTON, GOOD SHEPHERD

Good Shepherd 733196 Eldon Reynolds (FL)


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ARLINGTON, GRACE Grace 739615 Fred Bates (PL) 1/2 time*

ARLINGTON, NEW WORLD New World 733356 L. Bayard Pratt (FE)

Associate

Gordon Johnson (FD)

ARLINGTON,ST. ANDREW'S St. Andrew's 733232 Clifton Howard (FE)

ARLINGTON, ST. BARNABAS

St. Barnabas 733130 Will N. Cotton (FE) Associate

Mike Rodden (PE)*

Associate

Luther Henry (RE) ARLINGTON, ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE St. John the Apostle 733367 Marc H. Lowrence (FE) Associate

Nancy Froman (FD)

ARLINGTON, ST. STEPHEN St. Stephen 733755 Carl Freeto (FE)

ARLINGTON, TRINITY Trinity 733106 Scott D. Youngblood (FE)

Associate

Brenda Beaver (FD) Associate

Miriam Georg (FD)

Associate

G. W. Shepherd (OD) P. 331.8 Associate

Scott Heusel (OE) P. 346.1

ALVARADO, FIRST

First 733196 J. Bryan Patrick (FE)

ENNIS, BARDWELL/TRINITY Bardwell 736565 Larry Jinks (PL) ¼ time*

Trinity 736758

BRITTON Britton 736623 C. Randall Tucker (PL) 1/2 time

BEDFORD, FIRST First 733174 Jeff S. May (FE)

Associate

Glenn Lee Biggs-Scribner (OD)


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P. 331.8 COLLEYVILLE

Colleyville 733208 Michael Dawson (FE) Associate

Kaiya Kershaw (FE)

ENNIS, ALLIANCE OF FAITH Alliance of Faith 985563 Brenda Brooks (SY) ENNIS, FIRST

First 736667 Keith Murray (FE) EULESS, FIRST

First 733221 Steven C. Heyduck (FE)* Associate

Beverly J. Springer (FD)

EULESS, TONGAN FIRST Tongan First 733618 Alex F. Latu (FL)

EVERMAN Everman 733243 Richard Klemm (FL)

FERRIS, FIRST/BRISTOL First 736680 Gene E. Ratcliff (FE)

Bristol 736601

FORT WORTH, CAMPUS DRIVE Campus Drive 733950 Andrew Nunley (OE) P. 346.1

FORT WORTH, DAVIS MEMORIAL Davis Memorial 733711 Denise Luper (FE)

FORT WORTH, EL BUEN SAMARITANO El Buen Samaritano 733276 David Martinez (FE)

FORT WORTH, FOREST HILL Forest Hill 733403 Carlos Careaga (PL) 1/2 time

FORT WORTH, HANDLEY

Handley 733345 Deborah Horton (FE)*

FORT WORTH, MCMILLAN McMillan 985526 Sylvester Key, Sr. (FE)


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FORT WORTH, MEADOWBROOK Meadowbrook 733380 Jim Chandler (FE)

Associate

Marilyn Jones (PL) 1/2 time FORT WORTH, MORNINGSIDE

Morningside 985617 Ramon Smith (FE) FORT WORTH, POLYTECHNIC

Polytechnic 733447 Robert K. Flowers (FE) FORT WORTH, RICHLAND HILLS

Richland Hills 733460 Daniel W. Tenney (FE)* FORT WORTH, ST. ANDREWS

St. Andrews 985537 Carol Grant Gibson (FE)

FORT WORTH, ST. LUKE St. Luke 733505 Kamal "Mel" N. Bishara (FE)*

FORT WORTH, ST. MATTHEW St. Matthew 733287 W. Max Brennan (FE)

GRAPEVINE FIRST First 733540 John Mollet (OE) P. 346.1

Associate

Richard Mang (FE) Associate

Louis Carr, Jr. (FE)

Associate

Nathan E. Firmin (FD) Associate

Armando Alvarado (FE)

Associate

Cynthia Ryan (OF) P. 346.2

HURST, FIRST First 733584 Michael McKee (FE)

Associate

Philip Rhodes (FD) Associate

Donna McKee (FD)

Associate

Matthew Ybañez (FD) Associate

Gregory Shapley (FD)*

ST. PAUL

St. Paul 733675 Kent Kilbourne (FE) Associate

Sheila Fiorella (FE)*


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KELLER Keller 733607 Christopher J. Hayes (FE)

Associate

Daniel Hawkins (PE)* Associate

Robin Stevens (FD)

Associate

Meg Witmer-Faile (PE)* Associate

Thomas Faile (RE) 1/2 time*

KENNEDALE Kennedale 733620 Alphonetta Beth Wines (FE)*

SOUTHLAKE WHITE'S CHAPEL

White's Chapel 733700 John McKellar (FE) Associate

Michael Todd Renner (FE)

Associate

Steven Bell (FE) Associate

Elizabeth S. Godbold (FE)

Associate

Judy Hunt (FE) Associate/Center for Missional Wisdom Larry Duggins (PE) Associate

Joy Roberson (PD)*

Associate

Dusty Craig (FL)* Associate

Dara Austin (FL)*

WATAUGA

Watauga 733744 Michael Love (FE)*

MANSFIELD, FIRST First 733642 Michael Ramsdell (FE)

Associate

David Alexander (FE) Associate

Sharon S. Reid (FL)

COMMUNITY OF HOPE Community of Hope 733254 Joe Carmichael (FE)

MAYPEARL Maypearl 736840 Marvin L. Mott (RFL)

MIDLOTHIAN FIRST First 736884 Allyson Paxton (FE)

Associate

C. Randall Tucker (PL) 1/2 time OVILLA

Ovilla 736920 Joel Robbins (FE)


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PALMER FIRST First 736942 L. Ann Hitt (FE)

RED OAK Red Oak 736942 G. Allen Grant (FE)

SARDIS/VENUS

Sardis 736793 Dale Wilbanks (PL) 3/4 time Venus 736986

SMITHFIELD

Smithfield 733686 Lisa L. Neslony (FE) WAXAHACHIE

First 737024 Jerry P. Galloway (FE) Associate

Kevin R. Wilson (FE)*

WAXAHACHIE Bethel 736587 TBS

WAXAHACHIE Ferris Heights 737002 Carol Roberts (FE)

WM. C. MARTIN

Wm. C. Martin 733128 Jerry Chism (FE) Associate

Ted McIlvain (FL)

NEW CHURCH START DISTRICT GARY LINDLEY, SUPERINTENDENT

ARLINGTON, WESLEY, A GHANAIAN COMMUNITY OF FAITH 733414 Jacob Atuahene-Nsowaah (SY)

CEDAR PARK, ROCKBRIDGE Rockbridge 730752 Wade Killough (FE)

FORT WORTH, LIFEPOINT

LifePoint 730717 Thomas Childs (FE)


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FORT WORTH, OUR MANNA Our Manna 730730 Kil Suk Na (OE)

TEMPLE, ST. JAMES (GENESIS KILLEEN NEW CHURCH START) Associate/Genesis Fellowship 986862 Mark Hart (SY) 1/4 time New Church Start WACO, FIRST ROBINSON NEW CHURCH START Associate, Robinson New 736246 Patrick J. Chaney, (PL) 1/4 time Church Start

NORTH DISTRICT VIRGINIA O. BASSFORD, SUPERINTENDENT

ACTON Acton 731541 Paul N. Gravley (FE)*

Associate

Suzanne Cate (FD) Associate

Margret Fields (FL)

ALEDO

Aledo 733802 Jason M. Jones (FE) Associate

Sandra Hippman (RE)*

ANNETTA

Annetta 731563 Robert Nimocks (FE)*

AZLE, FIRST First 733824 Dean Posey (FE)

BROCK Brock 731687 Scott Goodfellow (PL) 3/4 time*

BURLESON, FIRST

First 731701 Jeffrey Smith (FE) Associate

Eddie Smart (FE) 1/2 time

Associate

Shannon Murray (FL)* CAHILL

Cahill 731723 A.J. Hillin (SY)


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CLEBURNE, FIRST

First 731767 Robert H. Herzig (FE) CLEBURNE, ST. MARK/WESLEY MEMORIAL St. Mark 731780 Danny Niedecken (FE)* Wesley Memorial 731745

CRESSON/WAPLES

Cresson 731530 Alan Munger (FE) Waples 731951

CROWLEY

Crowley 733813 Mary Gean Cope (FE) FORT WORTH, ALLIANCE

Alliance 733722 James R. McClurg (FE)

FORT WORTH, ARBORLAWN Arborlawn 733983 Ben R. Disney (FE)

Associate

Bryan T. Bellamy (FE) Associate

DeAndrea Dare (FE)*

Associate

Judy R. Williamson (FL) Associate

R. Verne Fuqua (RE)

FORT WORTH, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS/GRACE Arlington Heights 733904 Mary Spradlin (FE) Grace 734043

Associate Nancy E. Allen (FE) Associate

Grant Palma (SY)*

FORT WORTH, ASBURY/FAITH Asbury 733265 Art Torpy (FE)*

Faith 730637

FORT WORTH, BETHEL/BENBROOK Benbrook 733846 Patti R. Waser (FE) Fort Worth, Bethel 733926

FORT WORTH, CHRIST

Christ 734167 Chauncey S. Nealy (FE)


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FORT WORTH, DIDO Dido 733881 Eric Scott Douglas (FL)*

FORT WORTH, EAGLE MOUNTAIN

Eagle Mountain 733835 Nancy Nold (RO)

FORT WORTH, EDGE PARK Edge Park 734054 William P. Boyd (FE)*

FORT WORTH, FIRST

First 734021 Tim Bruster (FE) Associate

Charles T. Graff (FE)

Associate

Michael L. Marshall (FE) Associate

Linda McDermott (FE)

Associate

Phyllis K. McDougal (FD) Associate

James D. Terry (FD)

Associate

Tom McDermott 1/4 time (FD) Associate

Gena Anderson (FE)

Associate

J. Brooks Harrington (FE) 1/4 time P. 338.2 Associate

Len Deloney (OE) 1/4 time P. 346.1

1st Street Mission

Page Hines (FD)

FORT WORTH, GENESIS Genesis 733915 James David Connor (FE)

Associate

Ginger Watson (FE) Associate

Carl Harkins (OD) 1/4 time P. 346.1

FORT WORTH, LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP Lighthouse Fellowship 734065 Frank Briggs (FE) Associate

Bobby Cullen (FD)

FORT WORTH, RIDGLEA Ridglea 734101 Mary Fortner (FE)*

FORT WORTH, RIVER OAKS/EASTERN HILLS River Oaks 734123 David Fergeson (FE)* Eastern Hills 733334

FORT WORTH, SAGINAW

Saginaw 734282 Jason Valendy (FE)* Co-Pastor

Estee Valendy (FE) 1/2 time*


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FORT WORTH, THOMPSON CHAPEL Thompson Chapel 985548 Roderick Miles (RE) FORT WORTH, UNIVERSITY

University 734087 Beth Evers (FE)*

FORT WORTH, WESLEY Wesley 734247 Jana Wear (FE)

FORT WORTH, WESTERN HILLS Western Hills 734316 Raul Gutierrez (FE)

GLEN ROSE, FIRST Glen Rose First 731905 Billy D. Strayhorn (FE)

Associate

Melissa Strom (PL) 3/4 time*

GODLEY Godley 731927 Robert E. Rudewick (FE)

GRANBURY, FIRST Granbury First 731940 J. Neil Norman (FE)

Associate

Stephen Sobczak (OD) P. 346.1

GRANDVIEW Grandview 731962 W. Harrell Braddock (PE)

GRANDVIEW WATTS CHAPEL Watts Chapel 731984 Kevin Diggs (SY)

HOLDER'S CHAPEL/MILLSAP Holder's Chapel 732000 James Sanders, Jr. (RE)

Millsap 732011

JOSHUA FIRST Joshua First 732022 Lara A. Whitley (FE)

Associate

Clint Jones (PL) 3/4 time KOPPERL

Kopperl 734783 Dave Ricker (PL) 1/4 time

POOLVILLE Poolville 732102 G. Dave Goodrich (FL)


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RIO VISTA Rio Vista 732146 TBS SILVER CREEK

Silver Creek 732192 Vaughn Baker (FE)

SPRINGTOWN FIRST Springtown First 732181 Lori Cotton (FE)

TEMPLE HALL Temple Hall 731712 Todd Hall (PL) 1/4 time*

TOLAR

Tolar 732226 Helen H. Jones (PL) 1/4 time

WALNUT SPRINGS MEMORIAL/BLUM Walnut Springs 735025 Adam Hilliard (SY) Blum 731665

WEATHERFORD, BETHEL Weatherford Bethel 731621 Michael C. Redd (FE)*

WEATHERFORD, BETHESDA

Bethesda 731643 Brady Johnston (FE)

WEATHERFORD, CALVARY Calvary 732261 John Johnson (RE)

WEATHERFORD, COUTS MEMORIAL Couts Memorial 732283 J. Timothy Jarrell (FE) WEATHERFORD, FIRST

First 732306 Glenn E. Jones (FE) Associate

Stephanie White (OP) P. 346.1

SOUTH DISTRICT RANKIN H. KOCH, SUPERINTENDENT

BARTLETT

Bartlett 735127 John O. Roark (SY)*

BELTON, FIRST


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First 735140 Darren R. Walker (FE) BELTON, MT. ZION

Mt. Zion 986816 H.E. "Jack" Jackson, Jr. (PL) 1/2 time

BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Bruceville-Eddy 735207 Jayme Palady (FL)*

CEDAR PARK, GOOD NEWS Cedar Park, Good News 735207 Steve Moss (FE)*

Associate

Cynthia Moss (PL) 1/4 time*

COPPERAS COVE, GRACE Grace 735184 Stephen E. Schmidt (FE)

Associate

John Nader (PE)*

EVANT Evant 734566 Robert Cavanaugh (RE)*

FLORENCE/JARRELL Florence 735220 Jonathan F. Mellette (FE)

Jarrell 735366

GATESVILLE FIRST First 734588 D. Gene Gurley, Jr. (FE)

GEORGETOWN, FIRST First 735242 Stephen Langford (FE)

Associate

Yvonne Coon (FE) Associate

Amy Forsythe (FE)*

GEORGETOWN, ST. JOHN'S St. John's 735286 Ronald Bellomy (FE)

GEORGETOWN, ST. PAUL

St. Paul 986827 Arcynthia Louie (PL) 1/4 time GEORGETOWN, WELLSPRING

Wellspring 735253 Debra M. Crumpton (FE)

GRANGER


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Granger 735300 Judy Gotcher (SY)

HARKER HEIGHTS Harker Heights 735311 Darrell W. Phillips (FE)

HUTTO, DISCOVERY Discovery 735344 Alan S. McGrath (FE)*

JONESBORO/BETHEL/LANHAM Bethel 734715 Donald Fillingim (SY)

Jonesboro 734761 Lanham 734577

KILLEEN, FIRST First 735388 Jeffrey A. Miller (FE)*

Associate

David McMinn (FE)

KILLEEN, ST. ANDREW St. Andrew 735390 David D. Leach (FE)

KILLEEN, ST.LUKE St. Luke 735377 Chansoon Lim (OE) P. 346.1

Associate

Soonwha Kim Lim (OL) 1/4 time*

LITTLE RIVER Little River 735424 Hyeong-Dong Baek (FE)*

MOODY FIRST/MOODY-LEON First 734841 Gregory A. Way (FL)*

Moody Leon 735446

MOOREVILLE Mooreville 736020 Ira Lynn Starnes (FL)

MOSHEIM

Mosheim 734885 Willie Stanley (SY)

NOLANVILLE Nolanville 735468 Mark Erwin (SY)*

OGLESBY


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PIDCOKE Pidcoke 734954 Jannette Miller (PL) 1/2 time*

PURMELA Purmela 734932 Judy Tolbert (OE) 1/4 time P. 346.1

ROGERS Rogers 735481 Bert DeBord (PL) 1/4 time

ROSEBUD Rosebud 767885 Wayne Stork (FE)

ROUND ROCK, FIRST

First 735504 David Adkins (FE) Associate

William Lee Trigg (FE)

Associate

Katie Meek (FE)*

ROUND ROCK, JOURNEY OF FAITH Journey of Faith 730136 Glenda Whitehead (FE)

ROUND ROCK, ST. PHILIP'S St. Philips 735515 Dale A. Schultz (FE)

Associate

Steven W. Buchele (FE) 3/4 time

SALADO Salado 735526 John Travis Franklin (FE)

TAYLOR FIRST First 735561 Brenda Adkins (FE)*

TAYLOR TENTH STREET/THRALL Tenth Street 735583 Travis L. Summerlin (FE)

Thrall 735685

TEMPLE First 735606 Thomas Q. Robbins, Jr. (FE)

Associate

Jason Hamilton (FE)* Associate

Don Moore (PL) 3/4 time*

TEMPLE, FOUNDATION AT LAKEWOOD


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Foundation at Lakewood 735218 Ryan Blair Kiblinger (FE) TEMPLE, OAK PARK

Oak Park 735641 Johnny Miller (FE) TEMPLE, ST. JAMES/KELL'S BRANCH St. James 986862 Quinton J. Gibson (FE) Kell's Branch 986851

TEMPLE, ST. PAUL/HOLLAND

St. Paul 735628 Philip L. Shuler (RO) Holland 735322

TROY

Troy 735708 Kirsten "Kissa" Vaughn (FE)

WEST DISTRICT CAROL WOODS, SUPERINTENDENT

BALLINGER, FIRST

First 730103 Willard L. "Buddy" Moore (FE)

BALLINGER, COMUNIDAD DE FE Comunidad de Fe 730114 John Cuellar (SY)

BANGS/SANTA ANNA Bangs First 730125 J. Michael Redmond (FE)

Santa Anna First 730626

BLANKET Blanket 730160 John A. Seth (PL) ½ time BLUFF DALE/MORGAN MILL

Bluff Dale 734407 Laraine G. Waughtal (FE) Morgan Mill 731244

BRECKENRIDGE, FIRST/ST. PAUL

First 730808 Cal V. Hoffman (FE)* St. Paul 730821

BROWNWOOD, CENTRAL/LAKE BROWNWOOD


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First 730205 Donald H. Scroggs (FE) CISCO

Cisco 730887 Laura Metze-Roberts (SY) COLEMAN, FIRST/NOVICE

First 730284 C. Bradley Slaten (PE)* Novice 730581

COLEMAN, TRINITY/GOULDBUSK

Trinity 730307 S. Dianne Cree (SY) Gouldbusk 730650

COMANCHE/GUSTINE

Comanche 730320 C. Wayne Lewis (FL) Gustine 730466

CROSS PLAINS

First 730945 Kevin Morton (PL) 3/4 time* DELEON/MORTON CHAPEL

DeLeon First 730386 Judy Richmond (FE) Morton Chapel 730411

DUBLIN FIRST/LAUREL ST.

First 734544 Kenneth Lunsford (SY) Laurel Street 734475

DUBLIN, GREEN’S CREEK

Green's Creek 734567 J. Michael Hannah (RE)*

EARLY/ZEPHYR First 730227 John F. Clifford (FE)

Zephyr 730706

EASTLAND/RANGER


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Eastland 730980 Robert E. "Bob" Rainey (FE) Associate Will McClammy (PL) ½ time Ranger 731368

EOLIAN

Eolian 730810 Jerry Eckhart (SY)* FISHERMAN'S CHAPEL

Fisherman's Chapel 730193 Bill L. Reed (RE) 1/4 time*

GORDON, FIRST/SANTO FIRST Gordon 731027 G. Starr Bowen (FE)*

Santo 731404

GORMAN, FIRST First 731040 Paul & Debbie Bellinger

(SY) 1/4 time

GRAHAM, FIRST First 731084 Richard Reed (FE)

Associate

Jim Senkel (PL) 1/4 time* GRAHAM, SALEM-CRESTVIEW/MURRAY/ TONK VALLEY Murray 731016 Joseph B. McCracken (PL) ¾ time Salem-Crestview 731120

Tonk Valley 731118

HAMILTON/LAMKIN Hamilton First 734624 Matt Hall (FE)

Lamkin 734431

HICO FIRST Hico 734681 Andrew M. Tyler (FE)

IREDELL/CRANFILLS GAP Iredell First 734726 Jenny C. Tucker (OP) P. 346.1

Cranfills Gap First 734500

MAY/RISING STAR May 730502 Tae Beckling (FE)*

Rising Star 731381

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First 731200 Lianne M. Turner (FE)* MULLIN

Mullin 730546 Sarah Beth Bowyer (SY)*

NEWCASTLE, FIRST/JEAN FIRST Jean 731142 David Ray (PE)*

Newcastle 731266

OLNEY FIRST Olney 731302 Gary L. Torian (FE)

PALO PINTO/STRAWN/CEDAR SPRINGS Cedar Springs 730854 Tom Beaty (FE) 1/2 time Palo Pinto 731324

Strawn 731426

STEPHENVILLE, FIRST First 734943 Howard Martin (FE)

STEPHENVILLE, OAKDALE/HANNIBAL Hannibal 730912 Steve Holston (FE) Oakdale 734965

TRICKHAM/VALERA

Trickham 730477 Bob Murchison (PL) 1/4 time* Valera 730661

WINTERS, FIRST

Winters First 730683 David Montoya (SY) 3/4 time*


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CENTER FOR EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH REPORT 1

The Center for Evangelism and Church Growth continues evolving and living into the Exodus Project adopted last year. This has been a year of deep changes as we strive to fulfill our mission of “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world,” by “energizing and equipping local churches.” During the past year we have been:

• Establishing the Center Executive Team. Team members include Armando Alvarado; Susan Briles; Ed George; Rick Jenkins; Leanne Johnston; Jeff Jones; Casey Langley; Gary Lindley; Andrew Nunley; Joel Robbins and Carl Stenger.

• Hiring New Staff, Leanne Johnston is the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries; Jeff Jones is the Director of Operations; Susan Briles, Center Administrator; and Ed George, Facilitator of Healthy Church Initiative and Cluster Groups.

• Equipping the new staff to operate within a new paradigm of working directly with local churches to learn about their unique mission fields and to equip them to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

• Launching the Healthy Church Initiative. HCI is a process, not a program, of transformation for local congregations. Components include continuing learning groups for clergy and laity, leadership development, coaching, and consultation. We launched in February in the West and Central Districts with four Small Church Learning Groups, four Pastor Leadership Development Groups, and four Laity Leadership Development Groups. In April, we began accepting applications of our September groups which we will launch conference wide. Dr. Ed George will be identifying and training facilitators and coaches and assisting in the development of continuous learning groups.

• Supporting new church starts across the conference. This includes starting one new church in Robinson, Texas and continuing to support four other new start congregations. New Day Church in Mansfield closed in April. Rev. Shelia Fiorella worked diligently; however, the congregation was unable to meet the benchmarks for continued support. This was a difficult decision. At the same time we know that the Parachute Model of starting new churches is extremely risky. This is the reason we are moving away from Parachute Drops to the Mother/Daughter model of new church starts.

• Encouraging Senior Pastors and congregations to become “mother” congregations by helping birth new congregations and/or adopt established ones.

• Introducing the General Conference “Vital Congregations” ministry. Nearly 100% of our congregations have set goals for 2012. As of April 1, congregations began to report their “vital signs” weekly via email.

• Partnering with the Center for Mission Support and La Trinidad United Methodist Church in developing a new ministry at the Diamond Hill property in north Fort Worth. We have also partnered with First Cleburne to develop a ministry at the St. Paul property in Cleburne.

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• Helping clergy to discern a call to be a new church start pastor. Anyone who is interested in starting a new church is required to attend the New Church Leadership Institute offered in October and January.

• Strengthening our witness to youth and young by working directly with local churches, clusters and districts. Leanne Johnston addresses the ministry with youth and young adults in Report 2.

It has been a year of growing transitioning and changing. We are just beginning to live into the Exodus Project and the Center for Evangelism and Church Growth team is looking forward to the year ahead.

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY LEANNE JOHNSTON

REPORT 2 In the midst of transitions at the district and conference level and the birth of my first child, ministry happened in the lives of youth and young adults in the Central Texas Conference this year. I am thrilled to be in ministry with youth, youth workers, young adults, clergy, and laity across the Central Texas Conference. I spent the first few months following Annual Conference 2011 in research, prayer and getting to know people. I was out in local churches meeting with leaders from Eastland to Ferris, Bedford to Cedar Park and lots of places in between. I have enjoyed Back to School events, visiting youth groups, and worshipping across the conference. I am on the road a lot and make the local coffee shop my office more often than not! I always bring with me encouragement, support, a sounding board, and resources that span far beyond our meetings. In October, I began accepting applications for our Conference Council on Youth Ministries. Marianne Brown, former SLT president, describes CCYM as “being in the business of changing hearts.” Andrew Trigg, chairperson for the Hospitality/Publicity team agreed and has chosen that as the theme for the year. At a recent meeting students described this committee as their family. These student leaders are prepared to go into their districts and churches to serve using their gifts and strengths in the areas of missions, worship, organization, and publicity. They will continue to receive intentional leadership training and spiritual growth development to be effective ministers. Our Mid-Winter Planning Committee planned and executed two very successful Mid-Winter Retreats at Glen Lake Camp in February with 473 participants. Participants experienced small groups and meaningful worship about being nourished in the spirit of God. Kevin Gregory, junior from FUMC Mineral Wells heard the call to youth ministry last year and is able to serve on CCYM this year as president. He says Mid-Winter Retreats have “changed my life not just faith-based, but in every way possible. I’ve made so many new friends and thanks to the connection of the United Methodist Church we’ve all managed to remain extremely close to each other and to help one another when we’re struggling.” I enjoy having the opportunity to meet with youth workers, young adults, and pastors in their church settings to resource and equip them in ministry. Each district has several


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youth worker gatherings scheduled for each month. Gatherings are scheduled throughout each district for coffee, lunch, or dinner in hopes to reach the greatest number of youth workers. There is a lot of laughter at these gatherings and my prayer is that youth workers go back into their local churches feeling refreshed and equipped. Youth workers share curriculum ideas, conflict management solutions, and ways to recruit quality adult leaders over coffee, sandwiches, and ice cream. I love sharing how the conference can provide resources in the local church to strengthen ministry. Some resources I’ve been able to provide are curriculum, book suggestions, and funding to attend conferences. While our conference is wide geographically, we use technology to bring people together. Virtual gatherings, conference calls, and Facebook groups connect youth, youth workers, and young adults from churches from the North to the South. We are also offering Vital Youth ministries resources for youth workers to state and track their goals. We are always expanding ways to gather for fellowship, training, and sharing resources.

PARTNERS IN MINISTRY SHARE PROGRAM REPORT 3

Is your church listed below? Did the number of SHARES for your church increase in

2011? Did your congregation give its members an opportunity in 2011to become Partners In

Ministry? Will your congregation commit to presenting the Partners in Ministry SHARE Program

in 2012? A Partner in Ministry is a person who believes in the mission of the United Methodist Church and who commits annually to SHARE in the cost of starting a new church. Partners in Ministry recognize that starting a new church provides one of the best avenues for first –time Christians and the un-churched to experience the grace and salvation of Jesus Christ Most Partners in Ministry purchase at least one or more shares at $60 a SHARE. Some choose to purchase a ½ a SHARE or a ¼ of a SHARE. Together Partners in Ministry provided $200,000 in 2011 to help start new churches. Every one of our Partners is important. We desperately need more members of the Central Texas Conference to Partner with us. If you are not a Partner in Ministry then Become a Partner today! If you are a Partner, Increase your SHARES by at least one!

CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE CHURCHES SHARE SUPPORT

Dollars Shares

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Arlington: Aldersgate $490.00 8.17 Arlington: Covenant $450.00 7.5 Arlington: Epworth $100.00 1.67 Arlington: First $5,190.00 86.5 Arlington: Good Shepherd $470.00 7.83 Arlington: New World $3,925.00 65.42 Arlington: St. Andrews $1,200.00 20 Arlington: St. Barnabas $1,540.00 25.67 Arlington: St. John the Apostle $180.00 3 Arlington: St. Stephen $180.00 3 Arlington: Trinity $7,915.00 131.92 Azle: First $1,000.00 16.67 Ballinger: First $425.00 7.08 Bangs $100.00 1.67 Bedford: First $180.00 3 Belton: First $1,050.00 17.5 Blanket $720.00 12 Blooming Grove $120.00 2 Bluff Dale $400.00 6.67 Blum $60.00 1 Bosqueville $260.00 4.33 Breckenridge: Eolian $60.00 1 Breckenridge: St. Paul $380.00 6.33 Breckenridge: First $1,200.00 20 Bristol $90.00 1.5 Brock $525.00 8.75 Brownwood: Central $320.00 5.33 Brownwood: First $675.50 11.26 Bruceville-Eddy $1,605.00 26.75 Cahill $180.00 3 China Spring $200.00 3.33 Cisco $360.00 6 Cleburne: First $1,685.00 28.08 Cleburne: St. Mark $795.00 13.25 Cleburne: Wesley Memorial $60.00 1 Clifton $180.00 3 Coleman: First $105.00 1.75 Coleman: Gouldbusk $120.00 2 Colleyville $420.00 7 Comanche: First $225.00 3.75 Coolidge $60.00 1 Copperas Cove: Grace $1,170.00 19.5 Corsicana: Chatfield $120.00 2 Corsicana: St. Andrew's $60.00 1 Corsicana: First $2,360.00 39.33 Covington $60.00 1 Cranfills Gap $90.00 1.5 Crawford $260.00 4.33 Cross Plains $285.00 4.75 Crowley $870.00 14.5 Dawson $120.00 2


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DeLeon $622.50 10.38 Dublin: First $525.00 8.75 Early $180.00 3 Eastland $180.00 3 Emhouse $60.00 1 Ennis: First $1,410.00 23.5 Euless: Wm. C. Martin $1,500.00 25 Euless: First $1,625.00 27.08 Eureka $120.00 2 Everman $90.00 1.5 Ferris: First $240.00 4 Florence $240.00 4 Fort Worth: Alliance $270.00 4.5 Fort Worth: Arborlawn $3,560.00 59.33 Fort Worth: Arlington Heights $1,435.00 23.92 Fort Worth: Asbury $30.00 0.5 Fort Worth: Benbrook $240.00 4 Fort Worth: Bethel $420.00 7 Fort Worth: Christ $620.00 10.33 Fort Worth: Davis Memorial $420.00 7 Fort Worth: Dido $165.00 2.75 Fort Worth: Eagle Mountain $120.00 2 Fort Worth: Edge Park $360.00 6 Fort Worth: Faith $60.00 1 Fort Worth: First $2,670.00 44.5 Fort Worth: Genesis $1,455.00 24.25 Fort Worth: Handley $750.00 12.5 Fort Worth: Life Point $90.00 1.5 Fort Worth: Lighthouse Fellowship $345.00 5.75 Fort Worth: McMillan $300.00 5 Fort Worth: Meadowbrook $1,620.00 27 Fort Worth: Morningside $60.00 1 Fort Worth: Polytechnic $630.00 10.5 Fort Worth: Richland Hills $3,245.00 54.08 Fort Worth: Ridglea $360.00 6 Fort Worth: River Oaks $180.00 3 Fort Worth: Saginaw $840.00 14 Fort Worth: St. Andrews $360.00 6 Fort Worth: St. Luke $1,785.00 29.75 Fort Worth: St. Matthew $120.00 2 Fort Worth: Thompson Chapel $255.00 4.25 Fort Worth: University $360.00 6 Fort Worth: Western Hills $1,170.00 19.5 Frost $90.00 1.5 Gatesville: First $1,960.00 32.67 Georgetown: First $3,925.00 65.42 Georgetown: St. John $1,580.00 26.33 Georgetown: Wellspring $1,440.00 24 Glen Rose $2,020.00 33.67 Godley $420.00 7 Gordon: First $210.00 3.5


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Gordon: Santo First $680.50 11.34 Graham: First $3,185.00 53.08 Granbury: First $885.00 14.75 Grandview: First $380.00 6.33 Grandview: Watt's Chapel $480.00 8 Grapevine: First $2,190.00 36.5 Green's Creek $60.00 1 Groesbeck: Dennis Chapel $120.00 2 Groesbeck: First $210.00 3.5 Groesbeck: Thornton $30.00 0.5 Gustine $165.00 2.75 Hamilton: First $420.00 7 Harker Heights $600.00 10 Hewitt $60.00 1 Hillsboro: First $700.00 11.67 Hubbard $540.00 9 Hudson Oaks: Light of the World $40.00 0.67 Hurst: First $4,415.00 73.58 Hurst: St. Paul $1,095.00 18.25 Hutto: Discovery $480.00 8 Itasca $60.00 1 Joshua: First $450.00 7.5 Keller: First $550.00 9.17 Kennedale $30.00 0.5 Kerens: First $60.00 1 Killeen: First $915.50 15.26 Killeen: St. Andrew $1,330.00 22.16 Kopperl $60.00 1 Lake Brownwood: First $160.00 2.67 Lakeside $900.00 15 Lamkin $60.00 1 Lanham $60.00 1 Little River $60.00 1 Lorena $1,320.00 22 Mansfield: Community of Hope $1,000.00 16.67 Mansfield: First $600.00 10 Mart: First $180.00 3 May $240.00 4 Maypearl $120.00 2 McGregor $180.00 3 Meier Settlement $60.00 1 Meridian $800.00 13.33 Mexia: First $240.00 4 Mexia: St. Luke $180.00 3 Mexia: Union Memorial $420.00 7 Midlothian: First $540.00 9 Mineral Wells: Central $180.00 3 Mineral Wells: Graford $240.00 4 Mineral Wells: First $180.00 3 Moody Leon $1,160.00 19.33 Moody: First $860.00 14.33


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Mooreville $205.00 3.42 Morgan Mill $1,260.00 21 Morton Chapel $120.00 2 Mosheim $120.00 2 Mt. Calm $60.00 1 Mullin $60.00 1 Newcastle: First $60.00 1 Oglesby $435.00 7.25 Olney $1,290.00 21.5 Ovilla $840.00 14 Palmer: First $240.00 4 Palo Pinto $60.00 1 Pelham: Wesley Chapel $720.00 12 Pidcoke $480.00 8 Poolville $420.00 7 Ranger: First $60.00 1 Red Oak $525.00 8.75 Round Rock: First $2,310.00 38.5 Round Rock: St. Philip's $1,330.00 22.17 Salado $680.50 11.34 Sardis $90.00 1.5 Silver Creek $240.00 4 Smithfield $960.00 16 Southlake: White's Chapel $720.00 12 Springtown $540.00 9 Stephenville: Stehpenville: Oakdale $340.00 5.67 Stephenville: First $2,695.00 44.92 Stephenville: Hannibal $180.00 3 Strawn $120.00 2 Taylor: First $60.00 1 Taylor: Tenth Street $180.00 3 Tehuacana $200.00 3.33 Temple Hall $180.00 3 Temple: First $1,720.00 28.67 Temple: Foundation at Lakewood $240.00 4 Temple: Holland $60.00 1 Temple: Oak Park $1,195.00 19.92 Temple: St. James $350.00 5.83 Temple: St. Paul $120.00 2 Tolar $60.00 1 Troy $120.00 2 Waco: Austin Avenue $600.00 10 Waco: Bracks $120.00 2 Waco: Central $510.00 8.5 Waco: Cogdell Memorial $350.00 5.83 Waco: First $502.50 8.38 Waco: Lake Shore $80.00 1.33 Waco: Lakeview $105.00 1.75 Waco: Robinson Drive $180.00 3 Waco: Sparks Memorial $20.00 0.33 Waco: Wesley UMC $180.00 3


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Waples $60.00 1 Watauga $450.00 7.5 Waxahachie: Ferris Heights $360.00 6 Waxahachie: First $2,140.00 35.67 Weatherford: Bethel $420.00 7 Weatherford: Bethesda $120.00 2 Weatherford: Couts Memorial $645.00 10.75 Weatherford: First $3,240.00 54 West UMC $240.00 4 Whitney: King Memorial $350.00 5.83 Winters: First $120.00 2 Woodway: First $520.00 8.67

RESOLUTION RATIFYING PREVIOUS PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

RECITALS: The Central Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (Annual Conference), in its regular session in 1980, established The Commission on Church Growth and Development, Inc. (Commission); The Commission was empowered by the Annual Conference, inter alia, to receive gifts of real and personal property and to buy and sell real property in the establishment of new churches; The Commission did, in fact, receive gifts of real and personal property and buy and sell real property (collectively Transactions and each a Transaction), under the authority granted by the Annual Conference; The Commission was reorganized by the Annual Conference in its regular session in 2011 delegating and assigning all of its powers and authority to the Center for Evangelism and Church Growth, Inc.; The District Boards of Church Location and Building in each of the Districts has approved and ratified the Transactions; and The Bishop and the District Superintendents of each of the Districts of the Annual Conference have approved and ratified the Transactions. RESOLUTIONS: Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Central Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church assembled in Waco, Texas this 6th day of June, 2012, that: The Recitals set forth above are incorporated herein; The Transactions are ratified and approved as though each was set forth verbatim herein; and The Bishop is authorized and directed to certify that each Transaction has been ratified and approved by the Annual Conference.


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Annual Conference Resolution submitted by Center for Evangelism and Church Growth and the Board of Trustees of the Central Texas Annual Conference

CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE CORE LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

At the end of the great Pentecost as the Holy Spirit has settled upon them with “flames of fire alighting on,” the gathered new born church asks the common question. “What shall we do?” (Acts 2:37) As followers of Christ, we too seek the answer to this piercing question. The Lord calls us to this age in faithfulness and fruitfulness. Then as now the heart of the answer lies in the scriptural admonition to “change our hearts and lives.” The claim of Acts 2:42 stand before us. “The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals and their prayers.” This great teaching of the purpose and mission of the church continues “god performed many wonders and signs; they helped “everyone” in need. “They praised God and demonstrated God’s goodness to everyone. The Lord added daily to the community those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:43-47) This biblical mission is ours. As the Conference Core Leadership Team we have been tasked with ensuring that the following responsibilities and strategies enable us to energize and equip the churches of the Central Texas Conference in their mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Together we have focused on defining our responsibilities and delineating our conference core strategies.

CONFERENCE CORE LEADERSHIP TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

Keeps the CT Conference mission, vision and values out front. Recommends policies and direction based on Annual Conference actions. Spear heads/coordinates long range planning for the CTC. Provides critical review, from a big picture perspective, on the alignment of

budget, deployment of resources, major policy issues, and outcomes of the centers.

Creates a culture of accountability against those outcomes. Looks for and identifies emerging missional needs.

MISSION:

To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

CORE STRATEGIES: To energize and Equip Local Congregations to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world through engagement and development of the following:

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CENTER TEAMS: Center teams are currently identifying the specifics of how they will energize and equip CTC churches through the engagement and development of the strategies listed above. It is our hope as we move forward to adopt specific conference goals and engaged in targeted initiatives along the lines of our strategic imperatives. One such engagement is the Healthy Church Initiative (HCI) with its component parts including the Small Church Initiative and both Pastor and lay leadership development groups. We envision further steps to integrate the Core Leadership Team’s oversight and direction with the work of the three Centers and their executive ministry teams.

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EXODUS PROJECT A TRANSFORMATIONAL ROADMAP FOR A CHURCH IN TRANSITION

PROGRESS CHECK As the 2012 Annual Conference begins the Exodus Project is on track. As you can see by the chart below we have accomplished a great deal in the last twelve months. Conference Nominations will recommend new quadrennial leadership through the Centers and Connectional Table and those groups will spin off multiple task groups to involve more persons and accomplish tasks and projects. Conference Trustees will bring to Annual Conference their proposal for the future placement of the Conference Service Center. On-going accomplishments and or up-dates will be shared by the individual center presentations.


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REPORT OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA TASK FORCE REV. RANKIN H. KOCH, CHAIRPERSON

The Annual Conference Task Force was appointed by Bishop Lowry for the purpose of providing him support in the planning and execution of the 2012 session of the Annual Conference. The Annual Conference Task Force continues with the responsibilities of the former Agenda Committee. We thank all who have worked so hard to prepare for this Annual Conference. We especially thank Bishop Lowry, Rev. Georgia Adamson, Rev. Randy Wild and the entire conference staff for their support. We thank Rev. Chris Mesa who has planned our worship services and who is serving as our host pastor. We thank Pat and Patricia Stroman for their leadership with local arrangements and hospitality. We thank Rev. Don Scott, host Superintendent. We thank the Austin Avenue UMC who is serving as our host church. And, we thank all who have given their time and labors to plan for this Annual Conference. In keeping with the work of that committee, this Task Force brings the following items to you for your action: 1. We recommend that the bar of the conference be established as those who are

seated at the tables in sections 1, 2, 4, and 5 and in section 3, rows 1 & 2 and beginning with the 4th row in our meeting room. Guests will be seated in chairs without tables in the back of the room and in row 3 of section 3.

2. We recommend that a per diem allowance be set for those in actual attendance at conference for retired clergy, retired diaconal ministers, retired deaconesses, ministers’ surviving spouses, pastors receiving total salary of or less than minimum compensation of the conference, students appointed to attend school and ministers on disability leave. We recommend that the 2012 per diem allowance be set at $17.50 for those who reside in McLennan County and $35.00 for those who reside outside McLennan County. The form needed to request per diem is available at the end of the Preliminary Reports.

3. We recommend that up to $75,000 of budget funds be allocated for the expenses of annual conference for 2013.

We will continue the practice of alternating the site of our Annual Conference and have set the site for 2013 at Arborlawn UMC in Tarrant County. We thank them in advance for their gracious invitation and hospitality. We are exploring alternatives for future annual conference sites and will report our recommendations at a later date.

CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP DR. GEORGIA ADAMSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

June 2011 the Central Texas Annual Conference approved the implementation of the Exodus Project: A Transformational Roadmap for a Church in Transition. This action launched us all on a challenging new path. Everything we had known was changing and we were all asked to begin thinking and acting in new ways. I say begin because the Exodus Project calls us to a process not a finished project. Done right we will always be evolving. Part of that new way of being involved creating three centers; Center for Evangelism and Church Growth, Center for Leadership, and the Center for Mission Support. While this required dealing with many technical/very practical things it also required that we continually ask key questions:


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• What are our desired outcomes? • How does this fit with our values and mission? • How will we know when we have reached our outcomes? • What part of the situation have we not yet explored? • Is this bathed in prayer? • Are we offering God the very best we have?

Specifically The Center for Leadership exists to energize and equip churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. So how do we as the Center for Leadership accomplish this overall mission?

• By identifying, recruiting, encouraging and maturing the discipleship of all leaders.

• By providing high-quality training, partnering and resources in leadership, communication, and team building skills.

• By working at high performing clergy and laity teams to more effectively fulfill the mission of the church of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

• By fostering a culture of support, partnerships, and accountability that continuously moves us toward excellence.

• By defining and living into the motto: Christ-like service. Organizationally the Center for Leadership currently includes: Cabinet (resourcing) Conference Core Leadership Team

• Task Forces operating within CCLT: Personnel, Annual Conference Planning, Courtesies and Resolutions.

Board of Ordained Ministry • Administrative Review • Coaching/Mentoring for Effectiveness

♦ Continuing Education ♦ Licensing School

• Clinical Pastoral Training • Committee on Investigation • Extension Ministry • Intentional Interim • Joint Committee on Incapacity • Sexual Ethics Committee • Orders of Deacon, Elder and fellowship of Local Pastor

♦ Clergy Time Apart Communications and IT Conference Nominations Committee on Episcopacy Committee on Episcopal Residence Ministry Areas: Board of Laity

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• Morris Walker Award Executive Leadership Team

• Higher Education ♦ Conference Merit Award

• Campus Ministry • 5-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation • Partners in Ministry • Recruitment, coaching, training, development of leaders

♦ Bishop’s High Octane Preaching Class ♦ Bishop’s Seminary Recruitment Tour

A FEW OF OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Over the summer months we established and began training the three to five people who make up the initial Executive Leadership Team (ELT). That team is comprised of Mike Young, Kim Simpson, and Clifton Howard and has met at least 6 times. We began to talk about the Core Ministry areas and what questions we had. The Executive Director did on-site visits to all our campus ministries to describe our new way of operating and what they might expect this year. September 10, 2011, we partnered with First UMC Mansfield to bring Reggie McNeal to our conference to lead us in facing change. McNeal shows three significant shifts in church leaders thinking and behavior that must change; From an internal to an external focus, ending the church as exclusive social club model; From running programs and ministries to developing people as its core activity; and From church-based leadership to community engaged leadership. In October we met with the Director’s and Board Chairs of Campus Ministries to review their ministries and discuss budget allocations for 2012. October 15, 2011, the Conference Core Leadership Team met for the first time for orientation followed by several meetings to begin work on Core Strategies. October 19-21, 2011, the entire CTC Cabinet was trained in Healthy Church Initiative. December 1, 2011, we provided the Conference Finance and Administration their category break downs for the 2012 budget and by the end of March 2012 we provided the proposed 2013 budget. December 2011 we established a Texas Assistant to Bishop’s Gathering which meets 3-4 times a year for sharing Best Practices and resources. January 13-14, 2012, we worked with Richland Hills UMC to experience a Partner in Ministry training. April 2012 we established a three person task force to debrief Partner in Ministry trainings, review curriculum, and recommend changes. Jolynn Lowry, Mike Springer and Sharon Reid serve as that task force. May 4-5, 2012, First UMC Killeen will experience a Partner in Ministry training. May 9, 2012, Held an Orientation for Campus Ministry Cluster Group. During our Annual Conference presentation we will share some up-coming plans for the remainder of 2012.


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COMMUNICATIONS & IT REPORT VANCE MORTON, DIRECTOR

When the gavel fell to close the Central Texas Annual Conference meeting of 2011, the Communications and IT office passed two significant milestones – 1) the conference was now officially operating under the guidelines set forth in the Exodus project and 2) I had just completed my first month as Director of Communications and IT for the Central Texas Conference. With Annual Conference in our rear view mirror for 2011, the Communications and IT team set out to evaluate the existing state of our communications and IT infrastructure and delivery vehicles and set them against the initiatives set forth in the Exodus Project. What we quickly discovered was that if we wanted to live into the Exodus Project and put our best efforts towards energizing and equipping the local churches of the Central Texas Conference (CTC), we needed to heed the lesson of Luke 6:48 and spend a significant amount of time and energy on digging deep and laying out a strong technology and communications foundation. It also became quickly apparent that this foundation needed to be flexible enough to adapt to the ever-changing communications and technology tools and trends of today. In support of the need for a strong and flexible communications and IT foundation, several initiatives – some that were rather large in scope and ambition – were set in motion. A sampling of those initiatives include…

• A complete refresh of the ctcumc.org website Establish that the focus of the website would be on providing

information to the leadership (lay and clergy) of the CTC so that the local church sites could provide the information and direction required for their congregation and, more importantly, those seeking a church.

Reorganized information pertaining to the three centers (Evangelism & Church Growth; Leadership and Mission Support) in an effort to make it easier to navigate and find the information clergy and lay leadership need.

Added new rotating news banner that is refreshed at a minimum three times a week and sometimes multiple times a day.

Retired and archived a huge majority of files and information that was no longer relevant and slowing down navigation.

And more is being added and updated all the time – it is still a work in progress.

Retired E-Link as a communications vehicle and replaced it with Quick Notes in an effort to provide more concise and immediately relevant information.

Worked with existing vendors and UMC General Agencies to streamline reporting process with EZRA and our own conference database.

The CTC Service Center was completely rewired and connected to an updated and centralized server and backup unit.

Updated up to 80% of the existing PC’s – many going to laptops so that the team can be free to be out of the office and with the churches, task-forces and mission teams we hope to energize and equip.

Established an annual hardware and software refresh program – for both pc’s and servers.

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Developed plans to link all district offices into a centralized server to better share files and other digital assets and take conference e-mail off our local servers and out into the cloud to provide more efficient, cost-effective solution and reduce down time.

In the year following Annual Conference 2012, it is our plan to build on the foundations we have spent so much time securing and getting in place. You can expect to see things such as (but not limited to)…

An increased and more active social media presence. An updated database for the conference. Continued improvements on streamlining church reporting processes and

online registration. More diversity in our communications vehicles so that the narratives of the

conference can be more efficiently share with members of the CTC in ways that they can then share them with their communities.

A mobile version of the ctcumc.org website. This has been an exciting year of learning and growing and foundation laying for the Communications and IT team and we would like to thank the conference for its patience, support and continued constant feedback and ideas.

COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY BLISS DODD, CHAIRPERSON

During 2011-12 Bishop Lowry’s primary commitment has been toward conference restructuring, making mission field appointments, leadership development, and evangelistic engagement with the changing culture. The conference restructuring has been accomplished with a total commitment to the growth and empowerment of the local church, and Bishop Lowry’s focus has been to complete the move of all conference resources toward that goal. One example of this shift in focus was experienced when the Texas Methodist Foundation provided a grant for ministry with persons in poverty. The funds received were forwarded to key rural/small town ministries of food and emergency aid, to enable them to more fully participate in the UMC focus on ministry with the poor. In the midst of global recession and conference organizational changes, Bishop Lowry has congratulated the conference on providing approximately $190,000 toward Fair Share Goals and an additional $380,000 in special offerings to support Glen Lake Camp, UMCOR, Imagine No Malaria, the victims of the Central Texas wildfires, the spring storms in Missouri and Oklahoma, and the Tsunami and related earthquake disaster in Japan. If the spiritual health of United Methodism in Central Texas is reflected in the generosity of the churches, surely we are faithful, strong and durable - capable of serving our Lord by making disciples, and being disciples, for the transformation of the world. We continue to be grateful for the leadership of Bishop Lowry.


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BISHOP’S PREACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD ESTABLISHED BY BISHOP MIKE LOWRY IN 2010

Deeply biblical preaching proclaims a transcendent and divine Word from the Lord. In a secular world that believes it can live without God, preaching brings radical news about a bigger world, a new world, the real world. Christian preaching deals with profound, life-and-death matters that have eternal consequences. It is momentous. Excellent preaching is biblical, authentic, contextual, and life-changing. By the power of the Holy Spirit, preaching moves from the text through the preacher into a specific situation toward the gospel’s goal. Preaching is always connected with the church but ultimately goes beyond the church itself and proclaims the kingdom rule of God over all things and mission of God “to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven (Col. 1:20). The Central Texas Conference Bishop’s Preaching Excellence Award was established not as an award one could apply to receive. This award is recognition of those pastors who have a demonstrated pattern of excellence as a communicator of the gospel. Bishop Lowry, after consultation with the cabinet, is the sole determiner of the person named to receive the ward. There may be a year in which no award is given. Recipients of the award will have their name placed on a name plate of the award which is displayed in the Central Texas Conference Service Center. They also receive $1,000 to be used as they see fit for further personal ministry development. In the years when awarded it will be done at Annual Conference. In 2010, Dr. Mike McKee, Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church Hurst was the first recipient. In 2011, Dr. John McKellar, Senior Pastor, White’s Chapel United Methodist Church was our second recipient. In 2012, Rev. Quinton J. Gibson, Senior Pastor, Temple St. James/Kell’s Branch United Methodist Church’s was our third recipient.

TASK FORCE ON COUNSELING In our ongoing effort to continually provide the most effective counseling services and resources for clergy, diaconal ministers and families of the Central Texas Conference, the Task Force on Counseling is pleased to announce the following improvements in benefits and services:

Participants are encouraged to take full advantage of the increased benefits and services currently available through the 2012 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Behavioral Health Services component already included as part of the Health Flex active plan.

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assistance with legal, financial, adult\elder support, child\parenting support, life learning and chronic condition support. Many of those benefits and services are not currently offered through the existing Conference Counseling program.

We encourage participants to take full advantage of EAP benefits and services now. The Conference Counseling Program will continue in its present form through December 31st 2012, primarily to allow those who are currently in a counseling relationship to begin transitioning to the new model. A number of our current conference approved counselors may also be included in the network of providers listed under the EAP. Please go to www.gbophb.org or call 1-800-788-5614 for an approved list of network counselors or for additional questions regarding benefits and services.

As of January 1st 2013 the Conference Counseling program will no longer exist. Instead, participants will be able to access greater benefits and services provided through EAP and the Health Flex active plan. The plan is already in place and participants are encouraged not to wait but to take full advantage now of the opportunities provided by EAP.

The Committee on Counseling is pleased to offer an improved and more efficient model designed to provide a broader range and wider scope of important benefits and services to our participants and their families. The details of the Employee Assistance Program are highlighted below.

2012 UBH EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

STANDARD EPO BENEFIT ADMINISTERED BY UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (UBH): 1-800-788-5614

Managed Mental Health

Participating Provider Benefit

Non-Participating Provider Benefit*

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Eight visits at 100% coverage with pre-certification

N/A

Outpatient Mental Health Chemical Dependency

$15 co-payment per visit, then the Plan pays 100% $15 co-payment per visit, then the Plan pays 100%

Plan pays 60% Plan pays 60%

Intermediate Care Mental Health Chemical Dependency


Plan pays 60% after $300 co-payment per admission Plan pays 60% after $300 co-payment per admission

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Inpatient Mental Health Chemical Dependency


Plan pays 60% after $300 co-payment per admission Plan pays 60% after $300 co-payment per admission

Out-of-Pocket Maximum

N/A N/A

Lifetime Maximum None * Any and all benefits paid are subject to Reasonable & Customary charge provisions—meaning charges are limited to the Maximum Allowance under the Plan and covered individuals will be responsible for amounts in excess of the Maximum Allowance as determined by UBH. Please Note: To ensure that you receive the maximum benefits available under the Plan, you should contact UBH at 1-800-788-5614 prior to receiving care. If the services are rendered as the result of an emergency, you or a family member should contact UBH within 48 hours.

2012 UBH EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

STANDARD PPO BENEFIT ADMINISTERED BY UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (UBH): 1-800-788-5614

Managed Mental Health

Participating Provider Benefit Non-Participating Provider Benefit*

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Eight visits at 100% coverage with pre-certification

N/A

Outpatient Mental Health Chemical Dependency

$15 co-payment per visit, then the Plan pays 100% $15 co-payment per visit, then the Plan pays 100%


Intermediate Care Mental Health Chemical Dependency


• Plan pays 70% after $200 co-payment per admission • Plan pays 70% after $200 co-payment per admission

Inpatient Mental Health Chemical Dependency


• Plan pays 70% after $200 co-payment per admission Plan pays 70% after $200 co-payment per admission


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Out-of-Pocket Maximum**

Refer to your medical plan benefit summary for the applicable out-of-pocket maximum. In certain circumstances your behavioral out-of-pocket maximum may be lower.

Refer to your medical plan benefit summary for the applicable out-of-pocket maximum. In certain circumstances your behavioral out-of-pocket maximum may be lower.

Lifetime Maximum None * Any and all benefits paid are subject to Reasonable & Customary charge provisions; meaning charges are limited to the Maximum Allowance under the Plan and covered individuals will be responsible for amounts in excess of the Maximum Allowance as determined by UBH. ** In accordance with federal mental health parity regulations, eligible out-of-pocket expenses for both the behavioral health and medical plans count toward the out-of-pocket maximum. There is no deductible in the behavioral health plan. Please note: To ensure that you receive the maximum benefits available under the Plan, you should contact UBH at 1-800-788-5614 prior to receiving care. If the services are rendered as the result of an emergency, you or a family member should contact UBH within 48 hours. FOR BOTH EPO AND PPO COVERAGE Additional Information: • Out-of-network benefits (outpatient) are subject to usual and customary rates. • Out-of-network benefits (inpatient and intermediate care) are subject to

retrospective review for medical necessity if not pre-authorized by UBH. • In-network benefits (inpatient and outpatient) are subject to clinician/facility

contracted rate. • Due to state law, benefits may be slightly different for residents of Kansas. • To receive the highest benefit available, all services much be provided by Mental

Health/Substance Abuse (MHSA) specialists who are in the UBH network of participating providers. If you should have any questions, please call UBH at 1-800/788-5614.

Additional services available through the UBH/EAP include: • Legal Assistance – An initial 30-minute phone or in-person consultation with a

local attorney or mediator (one per separate matter) at no cost. Additional services are available at a 25% discount with network attorneys and mediators.

• Financial Services – Credentialed financial counselors provide free phone consultations, not to exceed 60 minutes per problem, about budget planning, debt consolidation, investments and other financial issues. These services include referrals to local financial professionals and advisement resources, as well as a free document review service for budget plans, loan paperwork and more.


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• Adult/Elder Support Services – Extensive services for families and children up to 18, such as information and answers to parenting questions, plus resources for day care, summer camp, adoption, sick-child care and more.

• Life Learning Support Services – Educational resources for all ages and abilities, including help with locating and evaluating schools, finding classes for special-needs children and arranging tutoring services.

• Chronic Condition Support Services – Valuable information and support services for employees and dependents who have a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis or asthma.

There is no limit on the use of the EAP services unless otherwise noted. This summary highlights some of the features of this benefit plan. The summary is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to change at any time. The controlling terms and conditions of the benefit plan are contained in the Plan Document, Summary Plan Description and the certificate of insurance issued by United Behavioral Health (collectively, the “Documents”). If there are any conflicts between this summary and the terms of the Documents, the terms of the Documents shall control.


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BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY MIKE MCKEE, CHAIRPERSON

The Board of Ordained Ministry adopted five goals in the fall of 2008 for its work during this quadrennium. These goals guide our work of qualifying and credentialing persons who are seeking ordination as clergy in the Central Texas Conference. These goals are: 1. Create a standard of best practices for the District Committees on Ordained

Ministry. 2. Develop a qualification and interview process to be used by the Central Texas

Conference Board of Ordained Ministry with candidates seeking to be commissioned, with those who are continuing as provisional members and with those who are seeking ordination and full connection.

3. Evaluate the current Residency program as to the effectiveness for the probationary members of the Central Texas Conference. During this process, recommended changes to the process should be designed with the primary goal of helping a probationary member form a pastoral identity for his/her ministry.

4. Create an environment and process for the enlistment of young adults to serve in ordained ministry into the Central Texas Conference.

5. Develop a program of continuing education for members of the Board of Ordained Ministry to ensure each member’s effectiveness in representing the Central Texas Conference.

The work of the Board of Ordained Ministry continues to focus on the five goals that guide our work during this quadrennium. Ongoing improvement, continually striving for excellence and effectiveness, and a passionate commitment to develop ordained clergy to be leaders in the churches and ministries of the Central Texas Conference motivate the members of the Board as they seek to serve the Kingdom of God. The primary responsibility of the Board focuses on qualifying and credentialing men and women for faithful ministry. This is a shared responsibility with the District Committees on Ordained Ministry and the churches of the Central Texas Conference. During the last year, training for the new District Committees on Ordained Ministry focused their work on behalf of the Board of Ordained Ministry. The training focused on the important role that these committees have in qualifying persons for ordained ministry. As persons present themselves for candidacy for ordained ministry, the initial work of the district committee is to ascertain if the person is fit for ministry in the United Methodist Church. The issue of fitness focuses upon a person's personal attributes and character for ministry. The district committee is also responsible for determining if a person is ready for commissioning as a clergy person in the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. At this point, it is important to evaluate a person's knowledge and skills. While a person may have a call to ordained ministry, it is not necessarily a call to ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church and it is vital that the district committee and the Board of Ordained Ministry give attention to that important work. In the Central Texas Conference 11.0 percent of our elders are 35 and younger, one of the highest percentages of young clergy, who are members of an annual conference, among all United Methodist Conferences. While other conferences have organized efforts to attract and invite young persons for ordained ministry, the Central Texas Conference is fortunate to have this number of younger clergy because of other


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factors: effective student ministries in local churches, the excellence of the Central Texas Conference Youth Mission and Student Ministries, and the presence of two fine seminaries in our area. The Board believes that we can increase the number of younger persons seeking ordination by developing a comprehensive enlistment plan; therefore, the Board of Ordained Ministry will create a team of persons who will enlist younger persons for ministry in the Central Texas Conference Student Ministries. The process for ordination in The United Methodist Church can seem complex and rigid to those who are exploring a call to ordained ministry. The Board of Ordained Ministry continues to work on ways to make the process clearer given the mandates of the Book of Discipline. Persons who are exploring a call to ordained ministry are encouraged to be in conversation with their District Superintendents and the chairpersons of their District Committee on Ordained Ministry. Our conference’s Residency Program has implemented many changes in the past three years. We continue to work on enhancing this process so that provisional members of the annual conference discover ways to live into and create a pastoral identity. The Board has implemented a process where the files and work of the Board and the candidates are completed electronically. While initially time consuming, the result was greater efficiency and clarity for the candidates, broader access to candidate files for board members, and a reduction in paper and mailing costs. The response to the transition to electronic files was overwhelmingly positive by both candidates and Board members. Kathy Ezell has assumed the position of Administrative Assistant to the Board of Ordained Ministry. She was responsible for a smooth transition in the work of the Board of Ordained Ministry following the retirement of Gala Trimble and has guided us through the process of converting all of our files to electronic format. The board is deeply appreciative of her work. Finally, the Board of Ordained Ministry is comprised of clergy and laity who have additional responsibilities in their local churches, other ministry settings, or in other endeavors and callings. The gifts of their time and service during this year of change and renewal have been exemplary.

BOARD OF LAITY STEVE MCIVER, CONFERENCE LAY LEADER

The Board of Laity provides coordination and support services for United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Youth, Lay Speaking Ministries, and Lay Leaders. The mission is to enhance our effectiveness as partners in ministry to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In continued promotion of this mission, the following activities were held: the combined Clergy and Laity Memorial Service, the “Partners In Ministry Luncheon,” training for new Lay Members of Annual Conference, Laity Sunday celebrations in local churches, lay speaking training and one “Partners In Ministry” workshop.

Leadership development continued to be a focus of the Board of Laity with Bishop Lowry presenting updates on the Exodus Project and the Call to Action and introducing the Healthy Church Initiative at the fall 2011 meeting. The Lay Leadership Development component of HCI was a topic of discussion at the spring 2012 meeting.


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Educational opportunities and projects for nurture, outreach and witness continue to be accomplished through the extraordinary commitment of United Methodist Youth, United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, Lay Speaking Ministries and many United Methodist laity.


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MORRIS WALKER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD MORRIS DELANEY WALKER

1909-1972 The Morris Walker award was established to recognize Morris DeLaney Walker’s distinguished and exemplary service to The United Methodist Church as a conference lay leader. He was outstanding in how he filled his duties, but he also set a high standard of service that reflected throughout the conference. Morris once said his parents had taught him to “tithe my abilities and time as well as my income for the benefit of the church. I have found the opportunity of being some small service to the church most gratifying.” Walker’s jovial and delightful personality assisted in his role of encourager to the members with whom he worked. He met life with twinkling eyes and a mischievous grin. Even today, those who knew him still tell of their adventures with him. Walker served as president of the District Board of Missions and president of the Protestant Men’s Council of Tarrant County. He was one of the initial 24 directors of the Metropolitan Board of Missions and one of its three incorporators. He was a member of Meadowbrook [United] Methodist Church from the time of his youth, later serving as lay leader, district lay leader for the church’s Fort Worth East District, and Conference lay leader. During the early 1960s, while carrying a full work load and serving in so many positions in the Central Texas Conference and beyond, he rarely missed Monday night visitation meetings in his church. His beyond-the-local-church activities did not keep him from being an exemplary witness in his local church. In 1963 Walker represented the Methodist Church in Denmark through a United Nations cultural and spiritual exchange for a six-week period. He was Methodist representative to the United Nations Conference where he met Bishop Tutu. He excelled in his professional and community life. He worked for Mrs. Baird’s Bakery for 42 years, holding the highest position of a non-Baird family employee. He spent as much time in church work as in his job and the Bakery supported it. He was a faithful disciple of Christ whose work was an example for all who knew him.

MORRIS WALKER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECEIPIENTS Year Lay Clergy 1975 J. N. Patterson Richard W. Jenkins 1976 Joe Weaver Bob Briles 1977 W.E. Dunn J.D. Phillips 1978 Forrest Markward Uriah Stegman, Jr. 1979 C.A. Shine Jim Chandler 1980 Charlene Parks Clyde E. Zellers, Jr. 1981 J.L. LaGrone Bob Bowling 1982 Warren Green Reed C. Justus 1983 Nancy Brown and David Harkrider A.L. Cronk 1984 None None 1985 None None


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1986 LaFron Thompson Verne Fuqua 1987 Ross Senter Richard G. Penna 1988 James R. Emanuel Louis Shambeck 1989 Ron Worley Jerden Davis 1990 Arch Coleman Tim Walker 1991 Odessa Weir Ben Disney and Gary Kindley 1992 E. Dale Herring Georgia Adamson 1993 Sandi Walter Robert E. Messer 1994 Elizabeth Lavender Stephen Ramsdell 1995 Dr. Douglas Benold and Lillie Payne Ken Diehm 1996 Leroy Chism Ann Hitt 1997 Grant Jacobs John E. McKellar 1998 Mildred Townsend Stephen Schmidt 1999 George Brightwell Jerry Chism 2000 Michael Springer Thomas Childs 2001 Pearl Carpenter John Robbins 2002 Tom Harkrider Marie Helm 2003 Edna Davis Tom Robbins 2004 Martha Harris and Bob Bull Quinton Gibson 2005 Steve McIver Brenda Weir 2006 Dr. Sandra Oliver Brian Young 2007 Troy Chapman Raul Gutierrez 2008 Jack Teddlie Hubert Austin 2009 Diane Griffin Mary Gean Cope 2010 Reece McIver Page Hines 2011 Hiram Smith Mike Ramsdell 2012 Bliss Dodd None

BY-LAWS OF THE WESLEY FOUNDATION TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

ARTICLE I

NAME This body established by the Trustees of the Corporation shall be called the Board of Directors of the United Methodist Wesley Foundation at Texas Christian University (TCU).

ARTICLE II RULES OF GOVERNANCE

Section 1: Prohibitions and Limitations No part of the net earnings of the Wesley Foundation at TCU (the organization) shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the exempt purposes of the organization. No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not participate


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in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, this organization shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the purposes of this organization. Section 2: Relationship to the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church In furtherance of its exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the organization is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of the Central Texas Conference and is operated, supervised or controlled by the Central Texas Conference. Section 3: Dissolution Upon the dissolution of the organization, all assets of the organization remaining after all liabilities and obligations of the organization have been paid, satisfied and discharged, will be transferred, conveyed, and distributed to the Central Texas Conference. If on the date of such proposed distribution, the Central Texas Conference is no longer in existence or does not qualify for exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, the assets of the organization shall be transferred, conveyed, and distributed to the United Methodist entity (the “Successor Organization”) entitled under The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, or by other General Conference, Jurisdictional Conference, Annual Conference, or District action, to receive the assets of the Central Texas Conference upon its dissolution. If pursuant to the preceding paragraphs, the organization’s assets are to be distributed to the Successor Organization, but on the date of the proposed distribution, the Successor Organization is no longer in existence or does not qualify for exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, the assets of the organization shall be transferred, conveyed, and distributed to such other United Methodist related organization(s) as may be specified in, or provided for, under a Plan of Distribution adopted by this organization; provided, however, that in any event, each such distribute organization shall be exempt under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Section 4: Anti-Amendment Any amendments to the following provisions shall require the approval of the Central Texas Conference: Article II Section 1 Prohibitions and Limitations Article II Section 2 Relationship to the Central Texas Conference Article II Section 3 Dissolution Article II Section 4 Anti-Amendment Article IV Section 5 Organizational Purpose Statement


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ARTICLE III TRUSTEES

There shall be no less than five and no more than nine trustees, two-thirds of whom must be members of the United Methodist Church. The Trustees shall be elected for three-year terms. Trustees will be eligible for re-election and shall serve no more than two consecutive terms. The Trustees shall include at least one faculty/staff from TCU; one student from TCU; one clergy member, North District; one lay member, North District, and one member at large. These persons shall be elected annually by the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Ex-officio members of the Trustees shall include the following officers of the Wesley Foundation Board of Directors: Chairperson of the Board, Chairperson of the Building and Properties Committee, District Superintendent, Executive Director of the Center for Leadership, and Campus Minister. Section 1: Meetings The Trustees shall determine their own time for meetings and may meet on call if so requested by the Chairperson of the Trustees, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the Campus Minister, or a majority of the Board. Section 2: Chairperson Trustees shall elect a Chairperson or other officers deemed necessary. Section 3: Function The Trustees shall be responsible for the holding and transferring of property of the Wesley Foundation at Texas Christian University and all other related legal matters.

ARTICLE IV AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1: Meetings The Trustees of the Wesley Foundation by the By-laws establish the Board of Directors of the Wesley Foundation at Texas Christian University. Section 2: Authorization The Board of Directors is authorized by the General Conference of the United Methodist Church as set forth in The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church. Section 3: Responsibility The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the direction and administration of the Wesley Foundation at Texas Christian University. In accordance with The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church and the policies and standards established by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and the Central Texas Conference Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church or its successor. Section 4: Purposes of Directors The purpose of the Board of Directors is to carry out the directives of the Charter, excluding the holding and transferring of Property, which is retained by the Trustees of the Corporation.


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Section 5: Organizational Mission Statement The Wesley Foundation at TCU is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, or scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

ARTICLE V MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: Nominations The membership of the Board of Directors shall be elected annually by the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Nominations for election shall be submitted by the Board of Directors’ Board Governance Committee subject to approval by the Central Texas Conference Nominating Committee. The Board’s Nominating Committee shall submit its slate of nominations to be approved at the spring meeting of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall submit a final slate of nominations to the Central Texas Conference Nominating Committee by April 1. After approval by the Central Texas Conference, the Board Governance Committee shall nominate all officers, committee chairpersons, and committee members. Section 2: Elected Members Elected members shall include the following:

a. Five (5) faculty/staff members from TCU b. Five (5) students from TCU c. Five (5) clergy members from the North District d. Five (5) lay members from the North District e. Five (5) members elected “at-large”

Section 3: Ex-Officio Members Ex-Officio members shall include the following:

a. Executive Director of the Center for Leadership b. North District Superintendent c. TCU Wesley Foundation Campus Minister d. University Minister, Texas Christian University e. Such ex-officio members as required by “The Book of Discipline” of the

United Methodist Church Section 4: Term of Service Term of service begins June 1 and ends May 30. The term of service for members of the Board shall be four (4) years, with respect to the following limitations:

a. No one shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms; however, the two consecutive term limits may be waived in order to carry on the necessary work of the Board of Directors, if after a reasonable search, no willing and suitable person has been found to fill a necessary office of the Board.

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Section 5: Voting Each Ex-Officio Member and each Elected Member shall be entitled to one vote, excluding TCU Wesley Foundation staff. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the conduct of any meeting of the Board except that in all cases the board members present and voting at a regular or called meeting shall constitute a quorum. Section 6: Attendance Any elected member of the Board who misses two consecutive regular meetings of the Board without an excused absence will be contacted by the Board Governance Committee regarding his/her intention to remain on the Board. Section 7: Vacancies Vacancies in the elected membership which occur between Annual Conferences may be filled by the Wesley Foundation Board of Directors Board Governance Committee subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VI ORGANIZATION

Section 1: Officers The Board shall elect from its membership the following officers: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer. Officers shall be elected for a two-year term at the December meeting of the Board of Directors. The term of office shall be from June 1 through May 31. Officers may succeed themselves, but their tenure of office shall not exceed four years. The four-year limit on tenure in office may be waived in order to carry on the necessary work of the Board of Directors, if after a reasonable search, no willing and suitable person has been found to fill a necessary office of the Board. Section 2: Executive Committee The Executive Committee shall be made up of the following individuals: elected officers of the Board, one student representative selected by the student members of the Board, Executive Director of the Center for Leadership, the North District Superintendent and the Campus Minister of the Wesley Foundation. Section 3: Standing Committees There shall be the following Standing Committees: Staff-Parish Relations, Building and Properties, Finance, Board Governance, and Funds Development. The Chairperson of the Board may appoint other committees he/she deems advisable. Ad hoc committees shall serve until the completion of their task. Section 4: Meetings The Board shall meet four times per year on dates to be determined by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall meet as needed upon call of the Chair. Standing Committees shall meet as needed under the direction of their Chairperson. Unscheduled meetings may be called by the Campus Ministry Director, Chairperson of the Board, or the Executive Director of the Center for Leadership or successor office.


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ARTICLE VII RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD

It shall be the responsibility of the Board to plan, review, and promote the ministry of the Wesley Foundation at TCU. It shall hear, consider, and decide upon the reports and recommendations from the committees. The Board shall have authority to determine the number of staff members. Any selection of an ordained United Methodist clergy person to the staff of the Wesley Foundation is subject to the appointment by the Bishop of the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Section 1: Officers

a. Chairperson: The chairperson shall preside at the meetings of the Board of Directors and shall serve as an ex-officio member of all committees. He/she shall perform such duties as usually pertain to the office of Chairperson.

b. Vice Chairperson: The Vice Chairperson shall preside in the absence of the Chairperson and shall perform such duties which usually pertain to the office of the Vice Chairperson.

c. Secretary: The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall distribute copies of the minutes to each member of the Board at the next meeting. He/she shall also receive copies of the minutes of any committees and shall perform such additional duties as usually pertain to the office of Secretary.

d. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be responsible for the accounting of all funds received by the Corporation. Responsibility for the keeping of current records may be designated to a responsible party by the Board. The Treasurer will be responsible for the presentation of the annual audit at the Spring Board meeting.

Section 2: Standing Committees

a. The Staff/Parish Relations Committee has dual functions related to matters of staff and Campus Minister. 1. Personnel Functions: The committee shall counsel with members of the

staff concerning salary, vacations, performance, and related matters, and shall make recommendations to the Board.

2. Staff Parish Relations Functions: i. To counsel with the Campus Minister on matters pertaining to

his/her relationship to the campus community, setting goals, objectives and priorities.

ii. To confer and counsel with the Campus Minister concerning conditions which affect relationships with staff and constituents.

iii. To evaluate annually the effectiveness of the Campus Minister using recommended materials.

iv. To consult on matters pertaining to salary, travel expense, vacation, health and life insurance, pension, continuing education, housing and other practical matters affecting the work and families of the Campus Minister and staff, and to make annual recommendations regarding such matters to the Board of Directors.

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vi. To recommend to the Board of Directors, annually, after consultation with the Campus Minister, the professional and other staff positions needed to carry out the work of the ministry of the campus community.

3. The SP/R committee shall meet quarterly to carry out its functions with additional meetings called as necessary.

b. The Building and Properties Committee shall periodically inspect the Wesley Foundation facilities and make recommendations to the Board for their care and maintenance. The committee shall make recommendations concerning facilities to insure their consonance with the program structure of the ministry and shall recommend to the Board guidelines for building use. 1. The Finance Committee shall be responsible for the overseeing of the

financial affairs of the Wesley Foundation at TCU. i. The committee shall recommend annually a budget to the Board of

Directors after consultation with the Campus Minister. ii. The committee shall make a full presentation of the financial needs

of the Wesley Foundation to the Board of Directors. 2. The Board of Governance Committee shall have the following

responsibilities: recommend nominees to the Board each year nominate the officers of the Board, fill any vacancies that occur during the year, provide orientation for all new members of the Board, and assess needs for ongoing training for Board members.

3. The Funds Development Committee shall oversee the development plan for the Wesley Foundation. It shall consult with the Campus Minister on both short-term and long-term planning for the financial well-being to support both current and future financial needs.

ARTICLE VIII

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1: Committee Membership Each elected member of the Board shall be assigned responsibility to serve on at least one of the standing committees or one task force assigned by the Chairperson. Ex-officio members of the Board are not required to serve on a standing committee, but may do so if they choose to. Section 2: Accountability Each Board member is responsible for being a source of accountability for the Wesley Foundation through the Committee on which they serve and through the Board as a whole. Section 3: Interpretation Each Board member is responsible for interpreting the work of the Wesley Foundation to local churches, church school classes, and other groups in the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Section 4: Reports from the Campus Minister Whereas the Campus Minister shall be responsible for the execution and specific details of the ministry of the Wesley Foundation, he/she shall inform Board members of the programs and activities of the ministry by means of reports at regular meetings and other appropriate occasions.


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ARTICLE IX BUDGET AND FINANCE

Section 1: Responsibility It is the responsibility of the Board to make a full presentation of the financial needs of the Wesley Foundation to the appropriate funding agencies of the United Methodist Church, requesting financial support. Section 2: Budget Preparation

a. In September, the Campus Minister will prepare and submit a proposed budget to the Finance Committee.

b. By the end of October, the Finance Committee will have prepared and submitted a proposed budget for the coming year to the Board.

Section 3: Fiscal Procedures Each line item in the budget will be uniquely identified. Whenever checks are written, they will carry this unique identification for reference back to the budget. Any expenditure over the budgeted amount will be approved by the Board. Section 4: Capital Equipment Items of capital equipment will be approved by the Executive Committee prior to purchase. Capital equipment defined as items costing more than $500 or having a useful life of two years or more.

ARTICLE X BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY

The Board shall have responsibility for the care and maintenance of all property committed to its use by any agency of the United Methodist Church and shall determine guidelines for building use. Recommendations for care and maintenance shall come from the Building and Properties Committee of the Board as specified in Article VII, Section 2, Point b.

ARTICLE XI RATIFICATION AND ALTERATIONS

Changes in these by-laws or other actions to implement the work of this corporation may be adopted by a majority vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors. Changes adopted by Board of Directors must be approved by The Central Texas Conference UMC or have prior approval by resident Bishop of the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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BY-LAWS OF THE WESLEY FOUNDATION OF THE

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

ARTICLE I NAME

This body established by the Trustees of the Corporation shall be called the Board of Directors of the United Methodist Wesley Foundation at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA).


Section 1: Prohibitions and Limitations No part of the net earnings of the Wesley Foundation at UTA (the organization) shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the exempt purposes of the organization. No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, this organization shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the purposes of this organization. Section 2: Relationship to the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church In furtherance of its exempt purposes within the meaning of §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the organization is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of the Central Texas Conference and is operated, supervised or controlled by the Central Texas Conference. Section 3: Dissolution Upon the dissolution of the organization, all assets of the organization remaining after all liabilities and obligations of the organization have been paid, satisfied and discharged, will be transferred, conveyed, and distributed to the Central Texas Conference. If on the date of such proposed distribution, the Central Texas Conference is no longer in existence or does not qualify for exempt status under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, the assets of the organization shall be transferred, conveyed, and distributed to the United Methodist entity (the “Successor Organization”) entitled under The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, or by other General Conference, Jurisdictional Conference, Annual Conference, or District action, to receive the assets of the Central Texas Conference upon its dissolution.


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If pursuant to the preceding paragraphs, the organization’s assets are to be distributed to the Successor Organization, but on the date of the proposed distribution, the Successor Organization is no longer in existence or does not qualify for exempt status under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, the assets of the organization shall be transferred, conveyed, and distributed to such other United Methodist related organization(s) as may be specified in, or provided for, under a Plan of Distribution adopted by this organization; provided, however, that in any event, each such distribute organization shall be exempt under the provisions of §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Section 4: Anti-Amendment Any amendments to the following provisions shall require the approval of the Central Texas Conference: Article II Section 1 Prohibitions and Limitations Article II Section 2 Relationship to the Central Texas Conference Article II Section 3 Dissolution Article II Section 4 Anti-Amendment Article IV Section 5 Purpose Statement


There shall be no less than five and no more than nine trustees, two-thirds of whom must be members of the United Methodist Church. The Trustees shall be elected for three-year terms. Trustees will be eligible for re-election and shall serve no more than two consecutive terms. The Trustees shall include one faculty/staff from UTA; one student from UTA; one clergy member, East District; one lay member, East District, and one member at large. These persons shall be elected annually by the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Ex-officio members of the Trustees shall include the following officers of the Wesley Foundation Board of Directors; Chairperson of the Board, Chairperson of the Building and Grounds Committee, District Superintendent, Executive Director of the Center for Leadership, and Campus Minister.

a. The Trustees shall determine their own time for meetings and may meet on call if so requested by the Chairperson of the Trustees, the Chairperson of the Trustees, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the Campus Minister, or a majority of the Board.

b. Trustees shall elect a Chairperson or other officers deemed necessary. c. The Trustees shall be responsible for the holding and transferring of property

of the Wesley Foundation.

ARTICLE IV AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Section 2: The Board of Directors The Board of Directors is authorized by the General Conference of the United Methodist Church as set forth in The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church and by the Trustees of the Corporation as authorized by the Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Secretary of the State of Texas, August 18, 1964. Section 3: Responsibilities The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the direction and administration of the Wesley Foundation of the United Methodist Church at the University of Texas at Arlington, Inc. In accordance with The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church and the policies and standards established by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and the Central Texas Conference Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church. Section 4: Purpose Statement The Wesley Foundation at UTA is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, or scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Section 5: Mission Statement The Wesley Foundation brings The United Methodist Church to the campus of The University of Texas at Arlington. Just as the church seeks to be the presence of the living Christ in the world, so the Wesley Foundation seeks to be that presence on the campus. Just as Jesus’ radical ministry touched, healed, welcomed, challenged and made whole, our mission on this campus is to touch peoples’ lives with God’s love through ministries of hospitality, listening, service, worship, fellowship, and study. Our ministry is a ministry of university, that is, unity in diversity. Thus it will be inclusive in its outreach to the diverse students, faculty and staff of The University of Texas at Arlington.


Section 1: Nominations The membership of the Wesley Foundation Board of Directors shall be elected annually by the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Nominations for election shall be submitted by the Board of Directors’ Nominating Committee subject to approval by the Central Texas Conference Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall submit its slate of nominations to be approved at the spring meeting of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall submit a final slate of nominations to the Central Texas Conference Nominating Committee by April 1. After approval by the Central Texas Conference, the Wesley Foundation Nominating Committee shall nominate all officers, committee chairpersons, and committee members. Section 2: Elected Members Elected members shall include the following:

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c. Five (5) clergy members from the East District d. Five (5) lay members from the East District e. Five (5) members elected “at-large”


a. Executive Director of the Center for Leadership b. East District Superintendent c. UTA Wesley Foundation Campus Minister d. Such ex-officio members as required by “The Book of Discipline” of the

United Methodist Church Section 4: Term of Service Term of service begins June 1 and ends May 30. The term of service for members of the Board shall be four (4) years, with respect to the following limitations:

a. No one shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms; however, the two consecutive term limits may be waived in order to carry on the necessary work of the Board of Directors, if after a reasonable search, no willing and suitable person has been found to fill a necessary office of the Board.

b. Re-election to the Board after service two (2) consecutive terms can occur after one full year has elapsed.

Section 5: Voting All members of the Board, elected and ex-officio shall have the power to vote, excluding UTA Wesley Foundation staff. Section 6: Attendance Any elected member of the Board who does not attend two consecutive regular meetings of the Board without an excused absence will be contacted by the Nominating Committee regarding his/her intention to remain on the Board. Section 7: Vacancies Vacancies in the elected membership which occur between Annual Conferences may be filled by the Wesley Foundation Board of Directors Nominating Committee subject to approval by the Board of Directors.


Section 1: Officers

a. At its July meeting the Board shall elect from its membership the following officers: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Staff/Parish Relations Chairperson, Buildings & Grounds Chairperson, Finance Chairperson, Nominations Chairperson and Fundraising Chairperson. Either the Chair or Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors must be a faculty/staff person at UTA as well as an active member of a local United Methodist Church.

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reasonable search, no willing and suitable person has been found to fill a necessary office of the Board.

Section 2: Committees

a. There shall be the following Standing Committees: Staff/Parish Relations, Building & Grounds, Finance, Nominations, and Fundraising. Members of the standing committees shall be elected by the Board at its first meeting following the Annual Conference.

b. The Executive Committee shall be made up of: elected officers of the Board, Chairpersons of Standing Committees, two students selected by the student members of the Board, Executive Director of the Center for Leadership, and East District Superintendent. The Campus Minister of the Wesley Foundation shall be ex-officio without voting rights.

c. Other Committees - The Chairperson of the Board may appoint other committees he/she deems advisable. Ad hoc committees shall serve until the completion of their task.

Section 3: Meetings

a. The Board of Directors shall meet quarterly. b. The Executive Committee shall meet as needed. c. Unscheduled meetings may be called. d. Standing Committees meet as needed under the direction of their

Chairperson.

ARTICLE VII RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD

It shall be the responsibility of the Board to plan, review, and promote the ministry of the Wesley Foundation. It shall hear, consider, and decide upon the reports and recommendations from the various committees. The Board shall have authority to determine the number of staff members. Any selection of an ordained United Methodist clergy person to the staff of the Wesley Foundation is subject to the appointment by the Bishop of the Central Texas Conference. Section 1: Officers

a. Chairperson: The Chairperson shall preside at the meetings of the Board of Directors and shall serve as an ex-officio member of all committees. He/she shall perform such duties as usually pertain to the office of chairperson.

b. Vice Chairperson The Vice Chairperson shall preside in the absence of the Chairperson and shall perform such duties which usually pertain to the office of Vice Chairperson.

c. Secretary: The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall distribute copies to each member of the Board at the next meeting. He/she shall also receive copies of the minutes of any committees and shall perform such additional duties as usually pertain to the office of Secretary.

d. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be responsible for the presentation of all funds received by the Corporation. Responsibility for the keeping of current records may be designated to a responsible party by the Board. The Treasurer will be responsible for the presentation of an annual audit at the Spring Board meeting.


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e. Fundraising Committee: The Fundraising Committee shall, in consultation with the Campus Minister, pursue additional funding for the ministry through grants and charitable contributions.

f. The Staff/Parish Relations Committee: The Staff/Parish Relations Committee has dual functions related to matters of staff and Campus Minister. 1. Personnel Functions:

i. The Committee shall counsel with members of the staff concerning salary, vacations, performance, and related matters, and shall make recommendations to the Board.

2. Staff/Parish Relations Functions i. To counsel with the Campus Minister on matters pertaining to

his/her relationship to the campus community, setting goals, objectives and priorities.

ii. To confer and counsel with the Campus Minister concerning conditions which affect relationships with staff and constituents.

iii. To evaluate annually the effectiveness of the Campus Minister using recommended materials.

iv. To consult on matters pertaining to salary, travel expense, vacations, health and life insurance, pension, continuing education, housing and other practical matters affecting the work and families of the Campus Minister and staff, and to recommendations regarding such matters to the Board of Directors.

v. To serve in an advisory capacity to the District Superintendent and Bishop in regards to securing and retaining clergy leadership.

vi. To recommend to the Board of Directors, annually, after consultation with the Campus Minister, the professional and other staff positions needed to carry out the work of the ministry of the campus community.

3. The SP/R committee shall meet quarterly to carry out its functions with additional meetings called as necessary.

g. Finance Committee: The Finance Committee shall be responsible for the overseeing of the financial affairs of the Wesley Foundation at UTA. 4. The committee shall recommend annually a budget to the Board of

Directors after consultation with the Campus Minister. 5. The committee shall make a full presentation of the financial needs of the

Wesley Foundation to the Board of Directors. 6. The Treasurer of the Wesley Foundation shall present to this committee

a list of the monthly expenditures and a monthly financial statement. Summaries of these shall be presented to the Board of Directors at their regular meeting.

h. The Building and Grounds Committee: The Building and Grounds Committee shall periodically inspect the Wesley Foundation facilities and make recommendations concerning facilities to insure their consonance with the program structure of the ministry and shall recommend to the Board guidelines for building use.

i. The Executive Committee: The Executive Committee, in its meetings, shall represent the Board in general supervision and generation of ministry of the Wesley Foundation. It shall also coordinate the work of all other committees.


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ARTICLE VIII RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD MEMBERS

Section 1: Committee Membership Each member shall be assigned responsibility to serve on at least one of the five (5) committees or one task force assigned by the Chairperson. Section 2: Accountability Each Board member is responsible for being a source of accountability for the Wesley Foundation through the Committee on which they serve and through the Board as a whole. Section 3: Interpretation Each Board member is responsible for interpreting the work of the Wesley Foundation to local churches, church school classes, and other groups in the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Section 4: Reports from the Campus Minister The Campus Minister shall be responsible for the execution and specific details of the ministry of the Wesley Foundation. The Campus Minister shall inform Board members of the programs and activities of the ministry by means of reports at regular meetings and other appropriate occasions.


Section 1: Responsibility It is the responsibility of the Board to make a full presentation of the financial needs of the Wesley Foundation to the appropriate funding agencies of the United Methodist Church, requesting financial support. Section 2: Budget Preparation In July the Campus Minister will prepare and submit a proposed budget to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall receive from the Standing Committees budget recommendations. By the end of October the Executive Committee will have prepared and submitted to the Board a proposed budget for the coming year. Section 3: Fiscal Procedures Each line item in the budget will be uniquely identified. Whenever checks are written, they will carry this unique identification for reference back to the budget. Any expenditure over the budgeted amount will be approved by the Executive Committee or full Board. Section 4: Capital Equipment Items of capital equipment will be approved by the Executive Committee prior to purchase. Capital equipment defined as items costing more than $100 or having a useful life of two years or more.


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The Board shall have responsibility for the care and maintenance of all property committed to its use by any agency of the United Methodist Church and shall determine guidelines for building use.


Changes in these by-laws or other actions to implement the work of this corporation may be adopted by a majority vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors. Changes adopted by Board of Directors must be approved by The Central Texas Conference UMC or have prior approval by resident Bishop of the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Adopted at the May 3, 2012 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Wesley Foundation.

Amended May 26, 1993 Amended April 16, 2008 Amended March 9, 1994 Amended January 29, 2010 Amended August 2, 2000 Amended November 30, 2011 Amended October 18, 2000 Amended April 21, 2004

BY-LAWS OF THE WESLEY FOUNDATION

AT WEATHERFORD COLLEGE

ARTICLE I

NAME This body established by the Trustees of the Corporation shall be called the Board of Directors Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College.


Section 1: Prohibitions and Limitations No part of the net earnings of the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College (the organization) shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the exempt purposes of the organization. No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, this organization shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the purposes of this organization.


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Section 2: Relationship to the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church In furtherance of its exempt purposes within the meaning of §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the organization is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of the Central Texas Conference and is operated, supervised or controlled by the Central Texas Conference. Section 3: Dissolution Upon the dissolution of the organization, all assets of the organization remaining after all liabilities and obligations of the organization have been paid, satisfied and discharged, will be transferred, conveyed, and distributed to the Central Texas Conference. If on the date of such proposed distribution, the Central Texas Conference is no longer in existence or does not qualify for exempt status under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, the assets of the organization shall be transferred, conveyed, and distributed to the United Methodist entity (the “Successor Organization”) entitled under The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, or by other General Conference, Jurisdictional Conference, Annual Conference, or District action, to receive the assets of the Central Texas Conference upon its dissolution. If pursuant to the preceding paragraphs, the organization’s assets are to be distributed to the Successor Organization, but on the date of the proposed distribution, the Successor Organization is no longer in existence or does not qualify for exempt status under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, the assets of the organization shall be transferred, conveyed, and distributed to such other United Methodist related organization(s) as may be specified in, or provided for, under a Plan of Distribution adopted by this organization; provided, however, that in any event, each such distribute organization shall be exempt under the provisions of §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Section 4: Anti-Amendment Any amendments to the following provisions shall require the approval of the Central Texas Conference: Article II Section 1 Prohibitions and Limitations Article II Section 2 Relationship to the Central Texas Conference Article II Section 3 Dissolution Article II Section 4 Anti-Amendment Article IV Section 5 Purpose Statement


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There shall be four (4) Trustees. The Trustees shall be elected for two year terms, one-half elected each year. Two Trustees shall be from the District at-large in which the campus ministry resides, two shall be from Weatherford, Texas. These persons shall be elected annually by the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Trustees shall be members of the Board of Directors. Ex-officio members of the Trustees shall include the following offices of the Board of Directors: Chairperson of Board, District Superintendent, Executive Director Center for Leadership and Campus Ministry Director.

a. The Trustees shall determine their own time for meetings and may meet on call if so requested by the Chairperson of the Trustees, the Chairperson of the Trustees, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the Campus Minister, or a majority of the Board.

b. Trustees shall elect a Chairperson or other officers deemed necessary. c. The Trustees shall be responsible for the holding and transferring of property

of the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College and all other related legal matters.

d. The Board of Trustees shall serve in addition as the Building and Grounds Committee. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees shall be designated as the Building and Grounds Chairperson.

ARTICLE IV

AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1: Members The Trustees of the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College by these By-laws establish the Board of Directors of the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College. Section 2: The Board of Directors The Board of Directors is authorized by the General Conference of the United Methodist Church as set forth in The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church and by the Trustees of the Corporation as authorized by the Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Secretary of the State of Texas. Section 3: Responsibilities The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the direction and administration of the Wesley Foundation of the United Methodist Church at Weatherford College, Inc., in accordance with The Book of Discipline and the policies and standards established by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and the Central Texas Conference Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church. Section 5: Purpose The purpose of the Board of Directors is to carry out the directive of the Charter, excluding the holding and transferring of Property which is retained by the Trustees of the Corporation. Section 5: Purpose Statement The Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, or scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making


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of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Section 6: Mission Statement The Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College is dedicated to help all students develop a deeper faith in Christ and to encourage their growth as Christians through study, sharing and service.


Section 1: Nominations The membership of the Board of Directors of the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College shall be elected annually by the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Nominations for election shall be submitted by the Personnel Subcommittee set forth by the Board of Directors. The Personnel Subcommittee shall submit its slate of nominations to be approved at the winter meeting of the Board of Directors’. The Board of Directors shall submit a final slate of nominations to the Central Texas Conference Nominating Committee by April 1. Section 2: Elected Members Elected members shall include the following:

a. May have student representatives b. Two (2) clergy members “at-large” c. Four (4) lay members from the Central Texas Conference d. Four (4) “at-large” members from the Central Texas Conference e. Four (4) trustees, two (2) from Weatherford and two (2) from the Central

Texas Conference f. Two (2) Retired Ministers


a. District Superintendent of District in which the campus ministry resides b. Executive Director of the Central Texas Conference Center for Leadership, or

successor office c. Campus Ministry Director d. Such ex-officio members as required by “The Book of Discipline” of the

United Methodist Church e. Senior Pastors from the Aledo United Methodist Church, Calvary United

Methodist Church, Couts f. Memorial United Methodist Church, and First United Methodist Church of

Weatherford, Texas Section 4: Term of Service

a. Members shall be elected for four (4) year terms with one half of the first class being designated for a two (2) year class.

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Section 6: Attendance Any elected member of the Board who does not attend two consecutive regular meetings of the Board without an excused absence will be contacted by the Nominating Committee regarding his/her intention to remain on the Board. Section 7: Vacancies Vacancies in the elected membership which occur between Annual Conferences may be filled by the Campus Ministry Director, Chairperson of the Board, and the Executive Director of the Center for Leadership or successor office subject to approval by the Board of Directors.


Section 1: Officers At its summer meeting the Board shall elect from its membership the following officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Personnel Chairperson, Building and Grounds Chairperson, and Finance and Fundraising Chairperson. Section 2: Committees

a. There shall be the following Standing Committees: Building & Grounds, Finance, and Fundraising. Members of the standing committees shall be elected by the Board at the summer meeting.

b. Other Committees - The Board chairperson may appoint other committees he/she deems advisable. Ad hoc committees shall serve until the completion of their task.

Section 3: Meetings

a. The Board of Directors shall meet quarterly. b. Unscheduled meetings may be called by the Campus Ministry Director,

Chairperson of the Board, or the Executive Director of the Center for Leadership or successor office.

c. Standing Committees meet as needed under the direction of their Chairperson.

ARTICLE VII

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD It shall be the responsibility of the Board to plan, review, and promote the ministry of the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College. It shall hear, consider, and decide upon the reports and recommendations from the various committees. The Board shall have authority to determine the number of staff members. Any selection of an ordained United Methodist clergy person to the staff of the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College is subject to the appointment by the Bishop of the Central Texas Conference. Section 1: Officers

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b. Vice Chairperson The Vice Chairperson shall preside in the absence of the Chairperson and shall perform such duties which usually pertain to the office of Vice Chairperson.

c. Secretary: The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall distribute copies to each member of the Board at the next meeting. He/she shall also receive copies of the minutes of any committees and shall perform such additional duties as usually pertain to the office of Secretary.

d. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be responsible for the presentation of all funds received by the Corporation. Responsibility for the keeping of current records may be designated to a responsible party by the Board. The Treasurer will be responsible for the presentation of an annual audit at the Spring Board meeting.

e. The Personnel Committee: The Personnel Committee has dual functions related to matters of staff and Campus Ministry Director. 1. Personnel Functions:

i. The Committee shall counsel with members of the staff concerning salary, vacations, performance, and related matters, and shall make recommendations to the Board.

2. Staff/Parish Relations Functions ii. To counsel with the Campus Ministry Director on matters pertaining

to his/her relationship to the campus community, setting goals, objectives and priorities.

iii. To confer and counsel with the Campus Ministry Director concerning conditions which affect relationships with staff and constituents.

iv. To evaluate annually the effectiveness of the Campus Ministry Director using recommended materials.

v. To consult on matters pertaining to salary, travel expense, vacations, health and life insurance, pension, continuing education, housing and other practical matters affecting the work and families of the Campus Ministry Director and staff, and to recommendations regarding such matters to the Board of Directors.

vi. To serve in an advisory capacity to the Executive Director of the Center for Leadership or successor office and Bishop in regards to securing and retaining clergy leadership.

vii. To recommend to the Board of Directors, annually, after consultation with the Campus Ministry Director, the professional and other staff positions needed to carry out the work of the ministry of the campus community.

3. The Personnel Committee shall meet quarterly to carry out its functions with additional meetings called as necessary.

f. Finance Committee: The Finance Committee shall be responsible for the overseeing of the financial affairs of the Wesley Foundation at UTA. 1. The committee shall recommend annually a budget to the Board of

Directors after consultation with the Campus Ministry Director. 2. The committee shall make a full presentation of the financial needs of the

Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College to the Board of Directors. 3. The Committee shall, in consultation with the Campus Ministry Director,

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4. The Treasurer of the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford shall present to this committee a list of the monthly expenditures and a monthly financial statement. Summaries of these shall be presented to the Board of Directors at their regular meeting.

g. The Building and Grounds Committee: The Building and Grounds Committee shall assist in securing adequate space for ministry needs of the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College. In addition, it shall serve in a consultative capacity to the Campus Ministry Director concerning care and maintenance of all property.

ARTICLE VIII

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD MEMBERS Section 1: Committee Membership Each member shall be assigned responsibility to serve on at least one of the four (4) committees or one task force assigned by the Chairperson. Section 2: Accountability Each Board member is responsible for being a source of accountability for the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College through the Committee on which they serve and through the Board as a whole. Section 3: Interpretation Each Board member is responsible for interpreting the work of the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College to local churches, church school classes, and other groups in the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. In addition, each Board member is to be a source of networking, inspiration, and ideas for the ongoing needs and work of the Center. Section 4: Reports from the Campus Minister The Campus Ministry Director shall be responsible for the execution and specific details of the ministry of the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College. The Campus Ministry Director shall inform Board members of the programs and activities of the ministry by means of reports at regular meetings and other appropriate occasions.


Section 1: Responsibility It is the responsibility of the Board to make a full presentation of the financial needs of the Wesley Foundation at Weatherford College to the appropriate funding agencies of the United Methodist Church, requesting financial support. Section 2: Budget Preparation In September, the Campus Ministry Director will prepare and submit a proposed budget to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall receive from the Standing Committees budget recommendations.


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By the end of September, the Finance Committee will have prepared and submitted to the Board a proposed budget for the coming year. Section 3: Fiscal Procedures Each line item in the budget will be uniquely identified. Whenever checks are written, they will carry this unique identification for reference back to the budget. Any expenditure over the budgeted amount will be approved by the Executive Committee or full Board. Section 4: Capital Equipment Items of capital equipment will be approved by the Board prior to purchase. Capital equipment defined as items costing more than $500 or having a useful life of two years or more. Section 5: Checks Checks over the amount of $500.00 will require two of the six approved signatures which are; the Chairperson, the Treasurer, and four (4) other people designated by the Board. (Revised 07/27/2010)


The Board shall have responsibility for the care and maintenance of all property committed to its use by any agency of the United Methodist Church and shall determine guidelines for building use.


Changes in these by-laws or other actions to implement the work of this corporation may be adopted by a majority vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors. Changes adopted by Board of Directors must be approved by The Central Texas Conference UMC or have prior approval by resident Bishop of the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Amended February 1, 2009; Amended July 27, 2010; Amended May 1, 2012

CENTER FOR MISSION SUPPORT CONFERENCE CONNECTIONAL TABLE

The creation of the Conference Connectional Table was a key piece of the Exodus Project approved by the special session of the Central Texas Annual Conference in November 2010. The purpose of the Connectional Table is to make sure that all voices are represented around the table and are heard in the conversation about the mission and ministry of the church. The group is inclusive in nature, collaborative in style, and while being efficient in the stewardship of resources it is also transparent, accessible and accountable in all relationships. It is a place for listening, learning, and coordination of Central Texas Conference ministries around the mission of ‘making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.’ It is organized as a forum for understanding and communication between/among the General Conference


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The Connectional Table is currently made up of: Conference Lay Leader, Associate Conference Lay Leader, Disaster Response Coordinator, Emmaus Board of Director’s Representative, representative from the Renewal of Eastern Mexico Covenant task force, Health and Welfare team leader, Church and Society team leader, President of Conference UMW, President of Conference UMM, Inclusiveness Team (which includes representatives of Status and Role of Women, Native American Ministries, Disability Concerns, Religion and Race) ,Conference Council on Youth Ministry Representative Age 12-18, Division of Ministry with Young People Representative Age 12-30, Team Leader of Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns, Team Leader of Commission on Archives and History, members of General and Jurisdictional bodies who reside in the Annual Conference and ex officio are the Executive Directors of The Centers. The team has really only begun their work having organized earlier this year. We realize there still is much work to do, but are confident they have made a strong beginning. The development of the three conference centers, appointment of new leaders and realignment of resources has enabled the progress.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN WALK WITH WHOLENESS

THE PURPOSE OF UNITED METHODIST WOMEN United Methodist Women is a community of women whose purpose is:

To know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ

To develop a create, supportive fellowship and To expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries

of the church. The women of the Central Texas Conference are women in mission! United Methodist Women are working to fulfill our Purpose which includes the support of mission, especially ministries directed toward women, children, and youth. This year, as we continue our mission and educational efforts throughout the conference and beyond, the theme for United Methodist Women is “Walk With Wholeness”. A Realignment Task Force chaired by Dr. Edie Jones led us in a successful reorganization of the conference to reflect the five district structure and we celebrated that at our Annual Autumn Gathering on October 1, 2011 with Bishop Lowry. We are continuing our effort to strengthen and revitalize existing local organizations and “birth” new ones including our new groups in Cahill and Gholson-Wesley Chapel. It is always exciting to see the wonderful spirit of the local women and hear of how they are living out the purpose of United Methodist Women. We are blessed to be a blessing. This year began with the UMW Legislative Event in Austin January 22-24. Women from our conference joined some 150 other United Methodist Women from across Texas. Our Central Texas Conference voted to address 5 priorities this year, they are:


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STATE BUDGET We affirm that the state budget is underfunded, structurally unsound, and insufficient to meet the needs of the people of Texas. We are especially concerned that the education budget is woefully underfunded. Texas needs a public school budget that fully funds enrollment growth, guarantees funding to implement state educational requirements, and fulfills Texas' constitutional mandate to provide free public schools. A generation of litigation has squandered the public's resources and must end. Texas needs a real budget to meet our real needs, even if it takes new revenue.

IMMIGRATION Texas must use our limited state law enforcement.resources.to keep Texas safe, not to enforce federal civil immigration laws. The Legislature must avoid wasting valuable time debating punitive state immigration policies that have little or no chance of actual implementation. We call on Texas legislators to use their influence in encouraging the Texas Congressional delegation to enact compassionate federal immigration reform.

PREDATORY LENDING The Legislature should build on the foundation of sensible regulation of payday and auto-title lending established in 2011 and work to eliminate the cycle of debt in the 2011 legislative session, through strategies such as limiting rollovers, capping fees, and allowing partial payments.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Legislators should maintain and strengthen Medicaid and CHIP, and ensure that Texans receive the maximum benefit due them through the provisions of the Affordable Care Act such as access to affordable private health insurance. Lawmakers should renew and strengthen initiatives to improve Texans' health and wellness through nutrition and preventive health programs.

WOMEN AND YOUTH IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM CYNTHIA RIVES, PRESIDENT

We call on legislators to guarantee humane treatment for all Texans caught up in the state's criminal justice system, especially the most vulnerable, including women, children and youth. We urge the Legislature to increase access to mental health and substance abuse treatment for offenders. We are concerned about disproportionately punitive treatment of youthful nonviolent offenders, and we urge legislators to reward prudence and wisdom in ticketing, sentencing, and incarceration of juveniles. The Charter for Racial Justice Event (Sing a Rainbow) was held at Woodway UMC in Waco on Feb. 18. It was the first time in a number of years that we have held this event outside the Metroplex and we were thrilled to have 200 in attendance. We looked at the issues and how they related to racism - Maternal Health, Immigration


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(The Dream Act), and Domestic Violence. We were blessed to have Julie Warren as our study leader of Maternal Health and Domestic Violence. Julie designed the birthing kits for UMCOR and led us in putting together 200 kits to go to Sager Brown. Through the General Board of Church and Society’s program Healthy Families/Healthy Planet we learned about the need for change to improve the lives of women and children around the world. Many of us wrote Rep. Kay Granger to encourage her to support aid for maternal health programs around the world. Our own Heidi Careaga and Karla Rodriguez did a great job of leading us as learned about the Dream Act issue. On March 23 & 24 the CTC UMW Spiritual Growth Retreat, “Being Alive in a Crazybusy World” was held at Glen Lake Camp. Our leader was Rev. Dr. Cynthia Rigby of Austin Seminary. The UMW Luncheon is being planned for Tuesday, June 5, at the Brazos Room in the Waco Convention Center with the help of the women of the South District as well as those from around the conference. We look forward to sharing our mission story and a meal with the new and old friends we meet at Annual Conference. The focus of the event will be ending poverty. Donations for the United Community Centers and the Laura Edwards Christian Early Learning Center will be collected and the children of the Laura Edward Early Learning Center will sing for us. In addition to the UMW Luncheon we are sponsoring our Second Annual Ubuntu Day of Service. Ubuntu means “because you are human, I am human”. Following the luncheon we will be filling food bags for the Kids Against Hunger program and then travel to Laura Edwards Center work with the children. Cooperative School of Christian Mission is the best kept secret in the Central Texas Conference. We hope you will join us for at least one of the four events planned for July 23-27: An Evening Class and Weekday School at Fort Worth FUMC, and the Evening and Weekend School at Temple FUMC. The studies are – Immigration in the Bible, Poverty, and Haiti. Our CTC UMW Mission Trip is scheduled for September 3-8 to McCurdy Mission School in Espanola, New Mexico. We also have a mission trip to Sager Brown scheduled for June 16 - 22, 2013. We continue our support for the only national mission in the Central Texas Conference, United Community Centers of Fort Worth. All the districts support the Centers through donations and gifts. We also gave leadership to the UCC Annual Dinner on April 19. This year we are having on first UMW Work Day at UCC on May 19th as an effort to help the three centers prepare for their summer program. In December we celebrated the 3rd Annual UCC ACT III Teen Christmas party sponsored by the CTC UMW. We celebrated with approximately 60 teens from the three centers at the new Poly Tech Center. We were especially blessed to have conference, district, and local UMW members giving leadership. A special thanks to Leslie Garcia of Ridglea UMC, Karla Rodriguez of El Buen Samaritano and the Acton UMW who brought a whole van load to the party. A great time was had by all.


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This coming October 5 we will have our Annual Autumn Gathering at Temple FUMC with Jerri Savuto as our guest speaker. Our theme will be Walk with Wholeness - Tell Your Story. This has been a year of wonderful opportunities and blessings. I thank the Conference Mission Team, all the district and local officers, and every woman in every unit for all they have done to make this year very special. This is my last year to serve as CTC UMW president and it has been an honor. In the years to come, I see women in mission in the Central Texas Conference building on the past and looking to the future knowing that God is with us all the time - no matter what. Thanks be to God! For those who have come before, those who are working with us now, and those who are preparing to take up the mantle in the future, I give thanks.

THE WALK TO EMMAUS MIKE RIDDLE

The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program for Christians. It is intended to awaken us, to rekindle the fire we experienced when we first became aware of the light of Christ shining in our lives, and to remind us that Jesus walks with us each and every day along every road we take. Whether our “road” is from Jerusalem to Emmaus as in Luke 24: 13-35, or is down IH-35 or around Loop 820 in heavy traffic, or is through family issues or dealing with some addiction, Jesus walks beside us. Jesus wants a daily, moment-to-moment relationship with us no matter what we are experiencing. Jesus is calling to us every minute but we get so “busy” we don’t hear him or even know he is there with us. The Walk to Emmaus is a time to listen. It is a time to hear the voice of Jesus calling to us. It is hopefully an experience which will remain with us long after the three-day weekend is over. It is an experience which will keep us aware of Jesus in all our Fourth Days, every day after our Walk event. The Walk to Emmaus Program in Central Texas has been experiencing a decline in participation just as other Christian denominations and programs. Over the last several years there has been a slow but steady drop in the number of Pilgrims attending Walk weekends each year in the Central Texas Conference. From a High of 36.5 Pilgrims per Walk on 18 Walk events in 2004, the average dropped to 29.8 Pilgrims on 13 Walk events in 2010. The total number of Pilgrims dropped from 657 in 2004 to 388 in 2010. Responding to this decline the Board approved a schedule for 2013 with only eight Walk weekends, hoping that decreasing the number of Walks would increase the average number of Pilgrims participating in each Walk. The most immediate effect of this decision of the Board was the necessity to eliminate the full-time paid Administrator position and return to a variety of volunteer positions to accomplish the administrative tasks of the program. This elimination is being phased in over the 2012 year with the majority of the tasks being transferred to volunteers by July 1. Ironically, after this decision was made figures for 2011 and early 2012 indicate a surge in Walk participation. The 2011 average was 31.3 Pilgrims on 12 Walk events, and the to-date average for 2012 for 6 Walk weekends is 34.3 Pilgrims. In 2004 and 2005 CTC Emmaus held Conference-wide Gatherings which had attendance in excess of 300 people. These were day-long events beginning with a Worship Service, including several breakout sessions during the day for information sharing, training, and spiritual formation, and concluding with a Worship Service and Communion. There was much fellowship, lots of singing, and excellent preaching.


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Many people stayed long after the event concluded to just talk and be with Christian Emmaus friends. After several years of no Conference Gathering another was held in October of 2010. As could be expected following a period of absence, attendance in 2010 was low. Another Conference Gathering was held in October of 2011, and despite conflicts with several big-draw events such as the United Methodist Women’s Conference-wide day, attendance at the Emmaus event improved. A third consecutive Conference-wide Gathering is scheduled for September 29, 2012. The 2012 Gathering will be held at Glen Lake Camp, beginning with worship at 9:00 am and concluding sometime around the dinner hour. Please check the Emmaus website – www.ctcemmaus.org – for details on this Gathering. Information will be posted as it is planned and the event develops. The way you think about your situation determines how you feel about it, and how you feel about it largely determines what you will do. The Walk to Emmaus empowers people to think about life in terms of relationship with God and one another. This enables us to trust in God and to have faith in God’s plan for our lives. For additional information about Emmaus contact the Board Lay Director, Mike Riddle, at 817-483-5305, or by e-mail at [email protected] . Information can also be obtained at the conference website, www.ctcemmaus.org .

DISASTER RESPONSE REV. LARAINE WAUGHTAL

The fall of 2011 and spring of 2012 have proven to be a very busy time. Five teams from our conference have been to Haiti in 2011 to continue to respond to the removal of debris and the rebuilding of Haiti. In 2012 we have six teams either going back or returning to Haiti to be the presence of Christ to others as they recover from the 2010 earthquake. The spring has been very busy for us on a couple of levels. So far we have had three Early Response Team trainings in our conference with several more planned for the year. Please check the conference webpage to register for upcoming trainings. If your church would like to host training please contact Kyland Dobbins at the conference office or myself to schedule training. On Tuesday, April 3rd, a tornado tore through the Kennedale and Arlington area. Hundreds of homes along with St. Barnabas United Methodist Church were badly damaged in the storm. Our Early Response teams responded immediately to the cause. We had a total of 111 people for a total of 605 hours respond in this time of disaster! Almost all of these hours were accomplished from the day after the tornado, April 4 until Saturday April 7th. Work was done on both homes and the church. The work done by the ERT’s and church volunteers allowed St. Barnabas United Methodist Church to have their sunrise service on the grounds of the church. At this time of celebrating our Savior’s resurrection we helped resurrect the spirit of Christ and the spirit of hope to a people who were in such a great time of need. We are in the process of reforming the Disaster Response Task Force and rewriting our Conference Disaster Response Plan.

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CENTER FOR MISSION SUPPORT This Center has both a technical and adaptive responsibility in carrying out its mission in the annual conference. It is as technical as offering clergy and lay pensions and health insurance and as adaptive as seeing to it that we energize and equip local churches so they can make disciples of Jesus Christ to transform the world to carry forth ministries of mercy, justice and being the church through its mission and ministries. The Mission Support Leadership Team has only been meeting for a little over 6 months now and has been busy at organizing the center responsibilities along with pursuing objectives and plans for the Center as a whole and for helping each staff person more fully understand and live-out their relationship to the vision and mission of the Annual Conference and its connection to the larger global church. This has been accomplished around a spirit of collaboration and collegiality that has resulted in a more cohesive approach to ministry. Through the ministry areas of:

1. Risk Taking Mission and Service; 2. Intentional Faith Development; 3. Engaging in Ministry with the Poor; and 4. Global Health.

The Center for Mission Support serves as a resource to equip people and local congregations to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world to the glory of God. In 2011 and early 2012, the Center staff and leadership team has collaborated to further the work at the district and local church levels. As you will read in the reports that follow, we have worked hard to provide effective training and avenues for reaching out to, and building relationships with, individuals and communities both locally and internationally, in witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ which addresses the whole person in body, mind, and spirit and offers redemption and acceptance into the family of God regardless of a person’s status in life or in the community. This witness has been seen within the development of ministries of justice, including immigration and other social reform, community development, disaster recovery, compassion, advocacy, presence, proclamation, and care for the sick, the prisoner, the hungry and thirsty, the stranger, and those without adequate shelter, clothing, jobs, education, and access to public and social benefits. In this way, the Center seeks to invite, empower, and support the missional life of every pastor, lay person, and congregation as vital to what it means to be a Christian in this world both in our own local communities and around the world, so that all come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and participate in God’s abundance for all people and all of creation. In 2013 we will continue our focus of connecting, resourcing and partnering with agencies, individuals and churches in order to more adequately offer the redemptive love of Jesus Christ. We invite you to dream with us by answering the following questions…..


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How can we help you meet the ministry needs of your community? How can we help you connect with other individuals/churches/agencies to

reach out? How can we partner with you?

2012 has been a year of refocus, learning, and discovery in the Center for Mission Support. In the midst of transition, God has been at work in mighty ways. We are thankful for the ministry that has taken place in 2011-2012 and for the groundwork that has been laid for the future. Thank you for your faithfulness in being the church in this time of transition. The following are a few of our accomplishments for 2011-2012:

RISK TAKING MISSION AND SERVICES Central Texas Conference Youth in Mission (CTCYM)

MISSION EXPERIENCE/TRIP ACTUAL 2011 Sr. High 1164 Combo 421 Jr. High 459 TOTAL 2,044

Risk-Taking Mission locations were as follows: Louisiana for the Sr. High/Combo Mission Experience; and ministry sites within the Central Texas Conference for the Jr. High Mission Experience. Central Texas Volunteers in Mission (CTCYM)

Other UMVIM business is Rev. Kyland Dobbins, CTC Coordinator of Mission Experience, has been elected as the new South Central Jurisdictional Vice-Chair of the UMVIM Coordinators

DISASTER RESPONSE MINISTRIES Training Early Responders has been a priority this year in Central Texas because only trained disaster responders are allowed to serve in sites determined to be disaster areas. The following ERT (Early Response Team) trainings HAVE OCCURRED this year:

Date Location Facilitator Attendees November 12, 2011 FUMC Mansfield Teresa Sherwood 16 November 19, 2011 Oak Park UMC Temple Rev. Johnny Miller 10 March 24, 2012 Oak Park UMC Temple Rev. Johnny Miller 0 March 31, 2012 FUMC Mansfield Teresa Sherwood 8 August FUMC Joshua Rev. Lara Whitley October Aledo/Bluffdale/Morgan Mill Total - 34

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Date Location Facilitator Attendees May 20, 2011 FUMC Round Rock Warren Gossett 12

June 01, 2011 FUMC Round Rock Warren Gossett 7 February 18, 2012

Morgan Mill Community Ctr

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March 24, 2012

Tarleton State Univ. Wesley Foundation

Rev. Laraine Waughtal

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April 28, 2012 May 19, 2012 Total

Ovilla UMC FUMC Round Rock

Rev. Laraine Waughtal Warren Gossett

Unavailable at time of print Unavailable at time of print 54+

SPRING STORM RESPONSE

(Arlington & Kennedale): Through the leadership of our trained Emergency Response Teams, Central Texas was ready to respond to the storms in Arlington and Mansfield as needs were available in the following ways:

VOLUNTEERS SERVICE HOURS 111 605

GREAT DAY OF SERVICE

This Spring approximately 350 persons from around the Central Texas Conference engaged in ministry in their local communities as part of the Great Day of Service. Through the love of Christ, wheelchair ramps were built, UMCOR kits were put together, flowers were planted at nursing homes, and love was shared through many more ways.

EASTERN MEXICO EXPLORATORY TRIP In January, 2012 Bishop Lowry, Dr. Randy Wild and Rev. Dawne Phillips travelled to the Eastern Mexico Conference to visit with Bishop Raul Garcia about the re-establishment of a covenant between our two conferences. The covenant which had existed between the two conferences since 1996 had not been renewed since 2006. We were greeted warmly by Bishop Garcia as well as a number of pastors and laypersons in the conference. It was the observation of the team that The Methodist Church is alive and well in Eastern Mexico, with many opportunities for connection in the following ways:

o Mission trips to serve alongside the churches of Mexico in their communities. o Renewed relationship with the Juan Wesley Seminary with opportunities for

reciprocal internships, perhaps with Texas Wesleyan University. o Mission opportunities in the Central Texas Conference for youth and adults

from the church of the Eastern Mexico Conference. o Reciprocal presence at Annual Conference in Central Texas and Eastern

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FIVE STAR MISSION AWARDS For 2011, the Central Texas Conference recognized 16 NEW Five Star Congregations and 29 continuing Five Star Congregations . . . an increase of 12 over 2010. Churches recognized as continuing Five-Star Mission Recipients are: Acton UMC Arlington UMC Cogdell Memorial UMC Coleman FUMC Colleyville FUMC Covenant UMC, Arlington Ferris Heights UMC Fort Worth FUMC Georgetown FUMC Harker Heights UMC Joshua FUMC Killeen FUMC Lake Shore UMC Lifepoint UMC Mansfield FUMC Newcastle FUMC Olney FUMC Palmer FUMC Poolville UMC Ridglea UMC St. Andrews UMC-Killeen St, Barnabas UMC – Arlington St. John the Apostle UMC St. John’s UMC – Georgetown St. Luke UMC – Haltom City Trinity UMC – Arlington Weatherford FUMC Tenth Street UMC We are excited to celebrate these FIRST TIME RECIPIENTS of the Five Star Mission Award: Alliance UMC Aledo UMC Cleburne FUMC Covington FUMC Epworth UMC Glen Rose FUMC Gordon FUMC Granbury FUMC Groesbeck FUMC Hurst FUMC King Memorial UMC Line Street UMC Salado UMC St. Phillip’s UMC – Round Rock Tolar UMC Woodway FUMC

MISSIONARY SUPPORT In 2011, 34 congregations supported a full Covenant Relationship with a missionary of the General Board of Global Ministries. This is an increase of 5 over 2010. In addition 53 churches contributed to a missionary in some way. In the Fall we hosted a global mission education event featuring GBGM missionaries Bill and Jerri Savuto that was attended by churches from every district in the conference. We are proud to acknowledge these covenant relationship churches: FUMC Stephenville Saint John the Apostle UMC Alliance UMC Arlington Heights UMC Arborlawn UMC St. Barnabas UMC Arlington FUMC Polytechnic UMC Lorena UMC Belton FUMC St. John’s UMC, Georgetown Harker Heights UMC Killeen FUMC Alvarado FUMC Colleyville FUMC St. Luke UMC, Haltom City Hurst FUMC Mansfield FUMC St. Paul UMC, Hurst Ovilla UMC King Memorial UMC Corsicana FUMC Ferris Heights UMC Acton UMC Cleburne FUMC Granbury FUMC Aledo UMC Crowley UMC Gatesville FUMC St. Andrews UMC, Killeen Salado UMC Breckenridge FUMC


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ENGAGING IN MINISTRY WITH THE POOR Through our partnership with Texas Methodist Foundation, five churches in our conference, one in each district, received funds to support their food pantry in their local community. Through our partnership with La Trinidad UMC (Rio Grande Conference) and the Texas Methodist Foundation, new community relationships are being forged at the site of Diamond Hill UMC in Fort Worth. Center for Mission Support Ministry Partnerships were developed to energize and equip local churches to be in ministry in the focus areas in new ways, with new partnerships and renewed focus on the areas of Ministry with the Poor, Intentional Faith Development, Global Health and Risk Taking Mission and Service. Talk to us at the “Risk Taking Mission and Service” table and pick up an application for partnership in any of these areas. During 2011 and 2012, we began a dialogue with local mission pastors and laypersons about effective local missions and the need for opportunities to share best practices. The Outreach Outings emphasis was developed to meet that need. It is an attempt to provide opportunities for local churches to connect with other local churches and share their best practices of local ministry. We kicked off this ministry this Spring with a workshop led by Teresa Sherwood, Director of Missions at FUMC Mansfield discussing the book When Helping Hurts and will continue to a monthly visit to a local church mission site within our conference to learn and share together. A flier with the schedule for the coming year is available at the Risk Taking Mission and Service table. In response to our need to know how to help you connect with one another about the ministries in which you are engaged, we have developed a survey vehicle to help us in the Conference Service Center develop a database of the types of ministries in which local churches are engaged with the goal of facilitation your sharing with one another. Please fill it out today and bring it to us at the Center for Mission Support tables. Our 2012 Annual Conference offerings will be used to encourage innovative ministries with the poor in our local congregations through the Ministry Partnership Application. We look forward to sharing stories of these ministries with you next year.

ADVANCE GIVING We celebrate that our conference giving to Advance ministries of The United Methodist Church totaled $754,012.89 in 2011. This included our top ten recipients. $121,980 to Imagine No Malaria $119,906 to Pacific Emergency Fund for the Tsunami in Japan $49,914 to` Spring Storms $43.732 to Glen Lake Camp through the 2011 Annual Conference Offering $32,015 to UMCOR $26,361 to the Child Rescue Center in Sierra Leone $17,000 to Clean Water Projects in Kenya $14,262 to Community Health Ministries in Kazakhstan $13,761 to Wildfire Relief


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$12,945 to Community Health Ministries in Kenya $301,876 to a variety of other United Methodist projects all over the world. Thank God for our connectional opportunities to serve the world alongside our United Methodist brothers and sisters around the globe!

GLOBAL HEALTH

• $121,981 given in 2011 to Imagine No Malaria. • We began the dialogue about focused ministry with Texas Health Resources and

the Faith Community Nursing Ministry. You can expect to see more about this initiative in the coming year.

• We enlarged our partnership with General Board of Church and society’s Task Force on Substance Abuse and Related Violence including plans for a conference wide workshop in the Fall.

INTENTIONAL FAITH DEVELOPMENT

In the past year we have hosted “listening sessions” throughout the conference, hearing the needs of over 100 Christian Educators for training and regular times of sharing. As a result we have moved forward in the following ways: • Hosted a Safe Sanctuary training event at Genesis UMC serving 8 local churches.

Two more events are planned for the coming year. Training information is available at the Intentional Faith Development table.

• Partnered with Cokesbury bookstore to provide a Curriculum Training event in the South District that served 8 local churches.

• Revitalized the Central Texas Conference’s partnership with Christian Educators’ Fellowship with plans for continuing education and growth opportunities for 2012-13.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2012-2013

RISK TAKING MISSION AND SERVICE CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE YOUTH IN MISSION

MISSION EXPERIENCE/TRIP PROJECTIONS FOR 2012

Sr. High 898 Combo 637 Jr. High 490 TOTAL 2,025

Risk-Taking Mission locations are as follows: Arkansas and Southern Missouri – Sr. High/Combo Mission Experience; North TX Conference – Jr. High Mission Experience. CTCYM has added 100 Days of Prayer with a prayer calendar, prayer pens, and prayer posters available online. Another blessing is the response from some of our African-American and Hispanic churches:

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Leadership Training Events SCHEDULED to occur:

Date Location Facilitator October 27, 2012 FUMC Mansfield Teresa Sherwood November 03, 2012 Oak Park UMC Temple Rev. Johnny Miller

The churches in The Central Texas Conference have many mission experiences planned for 2012-13. In 2012-13, we are moving toward a mission trip registry so that we may be aware of all mission experiences that are planned, assist in promotions, enhance our connectional ministry, and provide the greatest level of training and support through the conference. If you have a trip planned that is not listed below, please contact Rev. Kyland Dobbins, Coordinator of Mission Experience, at [email protected].

1. March: a. FUMC Joshua – Kentucky (11 members) b. Salado – Belize (12 members) c. White’s Chapel – AR (52 members) d. FUMC Round Rock – Bastrop (11 members) e. White’s Chapel – Ghana (5 members)

2. May: a. FUMC Mansfield – Haiti

3. June: a. CTCYM Sr. High/Combo – Northern Arkansas & Southern Missouri b. FUMC Mansfield – Rwanda c. William C. Martin UMC – Latvia (5 members)

4. July a. CTCYM Jr. High – North Texas Conference Churches

5. September a. FUMC Grapevine – Costa Rica

6. October a. FUMC Joshua – Haiti b. FUMC Grapevine – Kenya

7. November a. Salado UMC – Haiti

In 2012-13, we will begin a focus on relationship with the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference. Watch for information about mission trips for adults and youth during the coming year. ERT (Early Response Team) Trainings will be scheduled throughout the conference during 2012-2013. The following are currently SCHEDULED to OCCUR:

Date Location Facilitator June 09, 2012 FUMC Mansfield Rev. Laraine Waughtal June 16, 2012 FUMC Keller Warren Gossett


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For information about registration for either of these or subsequent events, contact Rev. Kyland Dobbins ([email protected]) or MaDora Ratliff ([email protected]).

EASTERN MEXICO TASK FORCE As a result of the exploratory trip to The Eastern Mexico Conference in 2012, it is the recommendation of the Center for Mission Support that the Annual Conference establish a Task Force to explore a new Covenant Relationship with the Eastern Mexico Conference to be presented at Annual Conference in 2013. Proposed members of the Task Force are: Nancy Tully (FUMC Fort Worth) Brad Alexander (layperson, Edge Park UMC) Teresa Sherwood (FUMC Mansfield) Andy Fowler (FUMC Killeen) Robert Herzig (FUMC Cleburne) Andy Tyler (FUMC Hico)

ENGAGING IN MINISTRY WITH THE POOR JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

We are excited that we have increased our budgetary support for Justice for our Neighbors to $36,000 for 2013 and have embarked on a new partnership designed to energize and equip local churches to develop innovative ministries in predominantly minority neighbors with funds received from the Peace with Justice offerings received in our annual conference. See the flier for Justice for our Neighbor Partnerships and pick up a Ministry Partnership Application at the “Ministry with the Poor” table. Mission Backpack is an initiative to energize and equip local churches to be involved in ministry with the poor in their local communities by partnering with their neighborhood school to provide weekend food for children in need. Through the funds received in our annual conference Thanksliving offerings, churches can partner with the conference to jump start or revitalize an existing backpack ministry. Applications are available at the “Ministry with the Poor” information table. Center for Mission Support Ministry Partnerships are available to energize and equip local churches to be in ministry in the focus areas in new ways, with new partnerships and renewed focus on the areas of Ministry with the Poor, Intentional Faith Development, Global Health and Risk Taking Mission and Service. Our 2012 Annual Conference offerings will be used to encourage innovative ministries with the poor in our local congregations through these Ministry Partnerships. We look forward to sharing stories of these ministries with you next year. Talk to us at the “Risk Taking Mission and Service” table and pick up an application for partnership in any of these areas. In partnership with La Trinidad UMC and the Rio Grande conference, we will host Fiesta Christiana: a workshop to be held September 21 and 22 at the former




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Diamond Hill worship site centered on creative worship in the Hispanic tradition featuring Bishop and Mrs. Joel Martinez. Information is available at the Risk Taking Mission table. Outreach Outings provide opportunities for local churches to connect with other local churches and share their best practices of local ministry. Through monthly visits to a local church mission sites within our conference, we hope to learn and share together our best practices of outreach ministry in our local communities. A flier with the schedule for the coming year is available at the Risk Taking Mission and Service table. Great Day of Service the date set aside for the Central Texas Conference Great Day of Service for 2013 is Saturday, April 6 or you may choose your own date that better suits your local church calendar. Sign up at the Risk Taking Mission and Service table to receive a packet of materials to start now to energize and equip your local congregation to plan the Great Day of Service in your local community next year.

GLOBAL HEALTH

Watch for a renewed focus in 2012/13 on Imagine No Malaria. In partnership with Texas Health Resources, hosting an information session with training opportunities in the Faith Community Nursing ministry and opportunities to serve those in need in your local community through these resources In partnership with The General Board of Church and Society’s Substance Abuse and Related Violence initiative, we are hosting a 2-day workshop for clergy and lay-persons focused on ministry with persons with addictions. Information about this event is available at the Global Health table.

INTENTIONAL FAITH DEVELOPMENT

In partnership with Christian Educator’s Fellowship, the Center for Mission Support will host an all-age-level curriculum event in August, 2012 with breakout sessions for age-level interest groups. See the flier at the Intentional Faith Development table.

The Center for Mission Support is working with a leadership team to sponsor an elementary-age-level Bible Camp at Glen Lake Camp and Retreat Center September 21 and 22. Information is available at the Intentional Faith Development table.

Central Texas Conference representatives will be attending an Older Adult Ministry conference in the Fall sponsored by The General Board of Discipleship with follow-up sessions available within the Central Texas Conference to share these materials. Two additional Safe Sanctuary Trainings are scheduled for the fall and spring to be held in both the northern and southern quadrants of the conference. Registration information is available at the Intentional Faith Development table.


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GLEN LAKE CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER KAY KOOS HAWKINS

Celebrate— Your 2011 Annual Conference offering of $43,000—providing new mattress covers for every bed at Glen Lake—providing new mattresses to replace some “well worn” mattresses—providing partial and full scholarships to 25% of our summer campers—providing safer—better lighting in several old cabins. Celebrate— Mission Teams from Central Texas Churches in 2011—providing over 3,000 volunteer hours and $8,000 in cash for renovation supplies— Celebrate— Your apportionment dollars at work—providing 18% of the operating funds for Glen Lake Camp in 2011. Celebrate— In 2011, the Glen Lake Staff provided a quality spiritual retreat environment for the largest number of retreat guests in the history of Glen Lake— Celebrate and give thanks to God! Remember— Without a renewed commitment made by parents, grandparents and churches—to send their children, youth and young families to Glen Lake Summer Camp—a unique and essential opportunity to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ— Will be lost to an entire generation. Without continued scholarship gifts in 2012—25% of our campers may not be able to afford camp this summer— Without undesignated and memorial gifts—Glen Lake will sustain a $150,000 cash shortfall in 2012— Visit www.glenlake.org to become an essential part of our future ministry in Jesus Christ—at Glen Lake.

COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY CALVIN SCOTT, CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE ARCHIVIST

Under the direction set for the conference by the adoption of the Exodus Project, 2012 has been a year of continuous change in the Central Texas Conference, and the world of Conference Archives was no exception. I began my role as the conference archivist last May and have enjoyed every minute of it. After graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington with a masters of arts in history and a graduate certificate in archival administration, I worked on my internship at the National Archives and Records Administration. It has long been a dream to get to turn those skills, education and the passion I have for history into a career. I feel very blessed that I have been

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able to live that dream as the archivist of the Central Texas Conference. Beyond the work itself, the biggest blessing has been getting to work with and learn from the staff at Texas Wesleyan Eunice and James L. West Library. I would like to thank them, and especially, Louis Sherwood, Jean Traster, and Michael Patison for all their support and the warm reception that they’ve provided. This year, I have begun two multi-year initiatives. The first is to clear the backlog and make significant progress on cataloging our current acquisitions. This is vitally important since records degrade significantly year-by-year, especially when no proactive care has been taken to protect the integrity of the records. It is imperative that we minimize easily prevented degradation loss. As far as cataloging current acquisitions, so far my efforts and progress have been focused on two of our biggest un-cataloged collections, Overton Park and Westcliff. My second initiative has been to start an electronic database for our archival records. This not only provides a secure location for our records, but also invaluable cross-referencing and metadata functions to better accommodate requests. It is my belief that these two initiatives will help solidify our archives foundation. This year I have also completed more than 150 archival requests and have worked with Diamond Hill and Riesel to collect their records when they closed this year. In the Future I plan to start to focus on performing more outreach to our churches. I plan to start training to help church archivists’ better preserve their records. I also plan to create more guides and instructions for deciding what records need to be kept permanently. Another initiative I plan to start in the future is to perform oral history interviews with clergy and lay members. This will create a new dimension in our archival records and help researchers understand the stories and members that shape the Central Texas Conference.

RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF UNITED METHODIST HISTORICAL SITE MARKER

WHEREAS, an application has been received for an official United Methodist Historical Site marker for Bluff Dale United Methodist Church of Bluff Dale, Texas, and; WHEREAS, the application has met the criteria for an official United Methodist Historical Site marker and has been approved by the Central Texas Conference Commission on Archives and History, and; WHEREAS, the congregation was established in 1894, and; WHEREAS, the site has received an historical marker from the Texas Historical Commission, and; WHEREAS, its history has been written by Cathey Sims; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Central Texas Annual Conference approve this site for an official United Methodist Historical Site marker.

HEALTH AND WELFARE REV. LARA WHITLEY

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and programs that provide for the care and wellbeing of all God’s children. Out of this commitment grows our support and encouragement of the work of our partner organizations that offer vital ministries for people within and outside the boundaries of the Central Texas Conference. Methodist Children’s Home in Waco, Wesleyan Homes in Georgetown, Methodist Mission Home in San Antonio, and Texas Health Resources through the work of Harris Methodist Hospitals, all work diligently to provide care and services rooted and grounded in the values of our United Methodist tradition, in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ. In addition, the health and wellness taskforce continues to find ways of caring for clergy and laity from within our churches and to provide resources to encourage healthy living. The Central Texas Conference is proud of its connections with these great organizations. To learn more about these wonderful ministries please join us for lunch on Wednesday during annual conference.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION BACKGROUND INFORMATION TO THE 2013 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION

In 2009, in the midst of the financial recession in the country (ever notice how most things get looked at when finances are threatened?), our annual conference realized that the way we were working wasn’t working anymore. The way we were going about the business of the church was no longer sustainable, nor were we as effective as we once were in reaching people for Jesus Christ. In 2010, we formed a committee (ah yes the United Methodist way). The Alignment Task Force brought a radically new design to the ways of doing mission and ministry in the CTC with the approval of The Exodus Project at a special called session in November, 2010. The Exodus Project is helping us, as an annual conference, sharpen the focus and concentrate on aligning our resources with our priorities. The clear direction is that one of the most important elements in the annual conference is the local church. The local church is best suited to know the needs of their mission field and what best works for them while the annual conference staff and office is there to equip and energize the local church to be more effective, faithful and fruitful for making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Gone are the days of one size fits all, replaced by a very clear pinpoint, laser focus on the resources and partnerships that is discovered by the needs of the approximately 300 individual CTC churches. As a part of the Exodus Project, financially speaking, we wanted to push more of the conference resources to the local church and at the same time to transfer the costs to the church of each of their clergy. Financially, 2011 was something of a “hybrid” year. While the connectional mission giving (CMG) budget was adopted at the 2010 Annual Conference session according to the previous conference structure and the first five months of 2011 operated under that structure, the last seven months of the year was under the new center structure. This was most evident in the beginning alignment into the three centers budget, the District Administration budgets and the campus ministry budgets. The 2011 Annual Conference session adopted a 2012 CMG budget which further aligned our conference resources according to the priorities of our mission as delineated in the Exodus Project. As we continue to live into our new center structure our 2013 budget


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further spells out the directions and priorities of our Annual Conference as defined by the Core Leadership Group.

CONFERENCE BUDGET DECREASES Recognizing that some families and churches are continuing to struggle in the uncertain and challenging times in our nation, CFA is recommending a 2.57 % decrease in the connectional mission giving budget for 2013. This is the fourth year in a row for the budget to be decreased. 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 9,758,64 10,008,982 11,380,074 11,553,612 11,636,573

We do realize that while the Conference budget has continued to decrease that some of that decrease has been shifted to the local church. Knowing this we have tried to continue to hold the line on any increases in the annual conference budget knowing that churches were absorbing more of their own direct costs for their clergy and the additional needed priorities of the annual conference.

LOCAL CHURCH COSTS INCREASES…..BUT NOT AS MUCH AS YOU MIGHT THINK

Remember we are just shifting the cost of the clergy health insurance premiums. The church has always paid the premiums whether in the form of apportionments (now called Connectional Mission Giving) or in direct billing (which begins in June). It is the same amount of money just paid differently. In the past, in the apportionment system prior to direct billing, some churches were paying more than the cost of their individual church clergy while others were paying less. So in the shift from the local church paying the premiums through apportionments to direct billing, some churches have experienced an increase while others have experienced a decrease. Remember, since 2009 the annual conference has set as its goal for each local church to directly pay only the costs of their clergy in terms of salary and benefits. In this way each church can better budget and ascertain the true costs of “doing business” in their local ministry setting.

WHAT’S THE BOTTOM LINE 1? OR WHAT’S THE NET EFFFECT? The shifting of costs for clergy health insurance premiums, the decrease in number of districts and the decrease in conference personnel and changing the priorities of our conference mission and ministry has resulted in an overall increase to the local churches of 6.85%. In other words, keeping the clergy health insurance premiums in the conference budget or taking them out, the total increase in the conference budget over the last 5 budget years has been 6.85%.

WHERE IS THE INCREASE? Much of the increase has come about this year, not because of the Exodus Project or the shifting of health premium costs, but as result of the necessity of doing something about a conference service center building and the setting of the directions and priorities of our Annual Conference. (See Notes to the 2013 Budget Recommendation below for the major changes in the budget.)


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LOOK WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED…..

OR WHAT’S THE BOTTOM LINE 2? So what would the effect have been on the local church had we done nothing but simply shift the way we are paying the health insurance premiums? It is really quite easy to figure out. We’ve had savings from reducing the number of districts (salaries & administration), reductions in conference staff and administration, (in addition to no salary increase for 2012 for a total savings of just over $ 1,000,000. So, had we done nothing………..no cutting of district administrative expense or DS salaries, no cutting of annual conference staff, no sharpening of financial priorities and focus with the additional expenses, the local church would have seen an additional increase of over $1,000,000 or approximately 7.50% for a total increase to the local church of a whopping 14.35%.

EXODUS PROJECT….PROMISES KEPT As promised, the changes that were outlined in the Exodus Project adopted at the 2010 Special Called Annual Conference session have not caused the budget to increase. Any budget increase has resulted from the setting of other annual conference goals. (See “Where is the Increase?” section above). We have continued to realign our resources according to the priorities of our mission, as delineated in the Exodus Project, under the direction of the Conference Core Leadership Team.

FURTHER ALIGNING AND PRIORITIZING OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE MISSION

Thus, aside from General Conference and Jurisdictional Conference budget items, and the District Funds, the 2013 recommended connectional mission giving (CMG) budget is built around the three centers: (1) the Center for Leadership Development, (2) the Center for Evangelism and New Church Development, and (3) the Center for Mission Support, with a fourth area for our Annual Conference organization and administration items which is also housed within our Center for Mission Support. As called for in the Exodus Project, the District Administration Fund budgets and the Campus Ministry budgets have come into the conference budget. The staff salary and benefits budget items are aligned with their respective centers. It should be noted that the conference has reduced staff and is continuing to realign the staffing to coincide with the ministry priorities of our Conference. According to CTC guidelines and policies, the 2013 District Superintendent and Executive Director level salaries are calculated with a 1.37% increase. There were no increases in staff salaries for 2012 and the 2013 staff salaries are calculated with an aggregate increase of 2.0% plus a benefits cost increase of 3.5%. Included in the salary increases for 2013 are the full year funding of staff positions and the further aligning of personnel across centers.

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extremely difficult except for bottom line totals. Below you will find the 2013 Budget Recommendation along with (where possible) the 2012 line item comparisons. You can see in the notes section that much of what we have tried to do is continue to align the use of our resources with the priorities we have set as an annual conference:

1. Developing Principled Christian Leaders, 2. New Places for New People &Transformation of Existing Congregations, 3. Ministry With The Poor, 4. Eradicating Killer Diseases

NOTES TO THE 2013 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION

1. STAFF SALARIES – There are no new staff positions requested. The increase includes an aggregate increase of 2% plus a benefits cost increase of 3.5%, along with full year funding of staff positions and the further aligning of personnel across centers.

2. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – Property Management reflects the cost to maintain property owned by The Center for Evangelism and Church Growth and closed churches that the Center receives from the Districts. Some funds may be recovered if a property sales.

3. GLEN LAKE CAMP - Intentional Faith Development of our children and youth is a core strategy and ministry priority area of our Annual Conference. We are restoring a funding decrease from 3 years ago.

4. JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS (JFON) – Partnering with the North Texas Annual Conference and others in ministry with the poor and risk taking mission and service to fund a lawyer and staff to help in the immigration and refugee issues. This restores some funding that was removed 5 years ago.

5. ANNUAL CONFERENCE EXPENSES - The 3 biggest categories of expense are $18,000 for facility use/rental, $40,000 for audio visual expense, and retiree per diem expenses of $6,000.

6. RELOCATION EXPENSES/BUILDING READINESS & TECHNOLOGY/EQUITY FUND - This fund will be allocated for the expenses associated with relocation, making ready the building including technology (i.e. phone system, computer/server needs, a/v equipment). In addition, an amount to replace the equity for future needs of the conference.

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2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

2012 Budget

2013 Budget

I. GENERAL CONFERENCE 2,486,513 2,511,818

II. JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE 103,106 95,949

III. CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP 1,106,985 1,228,185

IV. CENTER FOR EVANG. & CHRUCH GROWTH 639,048 879,919

V. CENTER FOR MISSION SUPPORT 843,402 970,940

VI. ANNUAL CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONAL/ADMINISTRATION 4,829,928 4,069,463

TOTAL CONNECTIONAL MISSION GIVING BUDGET 10,008,982 9,756,274

Details of the 2013 Adopted Budget

2012 Budget

2013 Budget

I. GENERAL CONFERENCE 2,486,513 2,511,818

A. Africa University 37,984 39,510

B. Black Colleges 169,716 176,556

C. Episcopal Fund 390,653 373,627

D. General Administration 146,474 155,578

E. Interdenominational Cooperation 33,681 34,601

F. Ministerial Education 425,508 442,639

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II. JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE 103,106 95,949

A. Jurisdictional Admin 26,803 24,547

B. Lydia Patterson 56,398 52,412

C. Mount Sequoyah 12,855 12,533

D. SMU Campus Ministry 7,050 6,457

III. CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP 1,106,985 1,228,185

A. Developing Principled Christian Leaders 585,885 621,485

1. Campus Ministry 501,097 531,097

2. Clinical Pastoral Training (Harris) 15,000 15,000

3. Board of Ordained Ministry 62,988 67,388

a. Administrative Review 500 500

b. Annual Conference Expense 5,500 6,500

c. Background/Reference Checks 6,000 7,200

d. Candidacy Support/Training 500 500

e. Continuing Education 500 500

f. Interviews 10,000 12,000

g. Meeting Expense 3,000 4,000

h. Office Expenses & Equipment 6,000 5,000

i. Order of Deacons 400 400

j. Orders of Elders 400 400

k. Fellowship of Local Pastors 400 400

l. Psychological Testing 6,000 6,200

m. Quadrennial Training 7,000 7,000

n. Residency Program 12,000 12,000

o. Committee on Investigation

p. Extension Ministry 1,000 1,000

q. Ministerial Ethics 500 500

r. Misc. Help 3,288 3,288

4. Board of Laity 6,200 6,200

a. Lay Speaking 4,200 4,200

b. Partnerships with Churches 2,000 2,000

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B. New Places/Transforming Existing Congregations 72,000 72,000

1. Winds of the Spirit 40,000

2. Partners in Ministry 50,000 2,000

3. Consultants 14,000 20,000

4. Partner with Churches/New & Emerging Ministries 8,000 10,000

C. Intentional Faith Development 27,400 25,000

1. Conference Core Leadership Team 1,000 1,000

2. Personnel 500 500

3. Campus Ministry Cluster Groups 2,000 2,000

4. Higher Education 1,500 1,500

5. Center Events/Recruitment/Training 15,000 15,000

6. Intentional Interim Ministry 1,000 1,000

7. Partners in Ministry 2,000 2,000

8. Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation 2,000 2,000

9. Additional Resources 2,400 0

D. Communications and Technology 117,200 127,200

1. Meetings 200

2. Communications with Churches & Districts 50,000

3. Website 14,000

4. Promotional/Video/DVD Social Media 8,000

5. Rethink Church 15,000

6. Technology and Hardware 40,000

E. Center Administration Expenses 302,500 382,500

1. Staff Salaries and Benefits 300,000 380,000

2. Assistant to the Bishop 2,500 2,500

IV. CENTER FOR EVANG. & CHURCH GROWTH 639,048 879,919

A. New Places for New People 302,000 382,000

1. New Church Starts/Continued Support 225,000 339,000

2. NCLI and Training 30,000 15,000

3. Coaching 25,000 16,000

4. New Strategies 10,000 10,000

5. Shareholder Program 12,000 8,000

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B. Transforming Existing Congregations 85,000 76,000

1. Healthy Church Initiative 50,000 50,000

2. Coaching 25,000 16,000

3. Ethics Church Support 5,000 5,000

4. Small/Rural Congregations 5,000 5,000

C. Developing Principled Christian Leaders 21,000 21,000

1. Youth Development 16,000 16,000

2. Young Adult Development 5,000 5,000

D. Center Administration Expenses 231,048 390,919

1. Staff Salaries and Benefits (1) 214,500 270,000

2. Center Operations 16,548 17,000

a. Mission Insite 0 9,000

b. Operations 16,548 8,000

3. Property Management (2) 0 103,919

a. Property Taxes 7,600

b. Property Insurance 3,100

c. Legal Fees 2,000

d. Weatherford Property Loan 12,819

e. St. Phillips Property Loan 68,400

f. Property Maintenance 10,000

V. CENTER FOR MISSION SUPPORT 843,402 970,940

A. Intentional Faith Development 265,200 325,000

1. Partnerships with Local Churches 5,000 15,000

2. Education/Leadership/Training Development 5,000 10,000

3. Glen Lake Camp (3) 155,200 200,000

4. Texas Methodist College Association 100,000 100,000

B. Risk Taking Mission and Service 33,455 50,000

1. VIM/UMCOR 3,000

2. Disaster Response 5,000

3. Mission Celebrations 4,000

4. Justice for our Neighbors - JFON (4) 36,000

5. Missionary Support 2,000

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1. Local Church Partnerships 10,000 15,000

2. Education/Leadership/Training Development 5,000 5,000

3. New and Emerging Ministries 5,000 13,000

4. Combating Hunger 5,000 10,000

5. Ecumenical Involvement 20,000 15,000

D. Global Health Ministry 20,000 30,000

1. Nothing But Nets/Imagine No Malaria 5,000 15,000

2. AIDS Initiative 5,000 5,000

3. Ministries of Healing and Wholeness 10,000 10,000

a. Cultural Awareness Training

b. Inclusiveness

1) Disability Concerns

2) Minority Local Church Training

3) Status and Role of Women

E. Center Administration Expenses 479,747 507,940

1. Staff Salaries and Benefits (1) 455,777 472,940

2. Councils and Committees 13,970 15,000

a. CFA 2,500

b. Equitable Compensation 800

c. Board of Pensions 4,500

d. Rules Committee 250

e. Board of Trustees 170

f. Personnel Committee 1,000

g. Archives and History 5,000

3. Team Ministry, Training and Resources 10,000 20,000

VI. ANNUAL CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION/ADMINISTRATION 4,829,928 4,069,463

A. Extended Cabinet 1,162,875 1,182,106

1. DS Compensation 658,095 666,284

a. Salary (5 @ $117,094) 577,555 585,470

b. Pension 80,540 80,814

2. Executive Director compensation and Benefits 504,780 515,822

a. Salary (3 @ $117,094) 346,533 351,282

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c. Pensions 47,247 47,540

d. ARP and Continuing Education 42,000 48,000

B. Connectional Resources 2,910,328 2,103,100

1. Conference Claimants 850,000 900,000

2. Equitable Compensation Fund 55,000 50,000

3. Moving Expense 60,000 65,000

4. Clergy Health Benefits 1,096,342 0

5. Retiree Health Benefits 500,000 300,000

6. Chancellor 15,000 20,000

7. General/Jurisdictional Delegates 3,000 8,000

8. Journal 9,000 9,000

9. Annual Conference (5) 53,000 75,000

10. Episcopal Residence/Office 41,636 45,000

11. Service Center Operations 226,100 551,900

a. Audit 25,000 25,000

b. Building and Grounds Maintenance 35,000 37,000

c. Insurance 65,000 65,000

d. Office Equipment/Supplies/Maintenance 31,200 35,000

e. Security 1,900 1,900

f. Utilities/Telephone 25,000 27,000

g. Copier/Postage Meter Lease Expenses 43,000 36,000

h. Relocation Expense/Building Readiness 0 325,000

12. Cabinet Consultants Expenses 1,250 12,000

13. Glen Lake Camp Debt Service 37,200 37,200

14. Coaching/Mentoring for Effectiveness 20,000 30,000

C. District Support 756,725 784,257

1. Central 135,570 158,510

2. East 164,000 169,683

3. North 183,052 176,305

4. South 129,522 132,450

5. West 144,581 147,309

TOTAL CONNECTIONAL MISSION GIVING BUDGET 10,008,982 9,756,274


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COUNCIL ON FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION REPORT NO. 1

The Council on Finance and Administration expresses thanks to the churches of our Central Texas Conference for their fine support of the mission partnership of the United Methodist Church through the Connectional Mission Giving (CMG) program. The percentage of giving increased from 2010 which is a magnificent indication of the faithfulness of Central Texas United Methodists and the strength, vitality and pride of the churches of the Central Texas Conference! Our overall percentage receipts in 2011 totaled 93.41% with the churches contributing a total of $10,630,637 for CMG and the total giving for all askings, fair share goals, Advance Specials and other giving was $11,574,510. A total of 262 of our 300 CMG Conference churches paid 100% of their share amounts in full. (For a full listing of each local church and their percentage paid you may log on to the conference web site www.ctcumc.org and highlight finance and click the link to Connectional Mission Giving.) The Conference was able to pay 100% of its General Church obligations in full after not being able to in 2010. We especially commend the South District for leading the way with 100% payout from their district churches followed by the West District - 97.98%, North District - 94.70%, Central District - 90.21% and East District - 90.19%. We are especially aware that several pastors and churches truly went the extra mile to achieve these results and we are deeply grateful to all who made extraordinary efforts. The Council continues to expect 100% payout of our connectional obligations and urges every church to take seriously the recommended ten-month payout plan in which 10% of the annual CMG amount is remitted monthly. Without doubt, making monthly payments beginning in January or February is an important step in paying your connectional mission opportunities in full. ¶ 622 of the 2008 Book of Discipline states that the Board of Pension and Health Benefits amounts, the Episcopal Fund, the District Superintendents Fund, and Equitable Compensation are apportioned funds which are to be paid on the same schedule as the pastor‘s salary is paid. The Cabinet joins the Council in reminding each church to adhere to this mandate monthly. The Council, the Executive Director of Mission Support and the Conference Comptroller/Treasurer are making special efforts to provide the information conference leaders and members expect in a more open and transparent way. The Council takes seriously its fiduciary responsibility and is working with conference leaders to insure the continued faithful and effective stewardship of all conference funds. Log on to the Conference web site www.ctcumc.org and highlight the Finance tab and click on the “Connectional Mission Giving” (CMG) tab for the most current information. 1. Compensation for District Superintendents and Executive Center Directors is

determined by the following: a. Salary: the increase in District Superintendents and Executive Center

Directors salaries will be the same percentage increase as is reflected in the salaries of those Elders in full membership of the Conference who serve as Senior Pastors of churches within the Central Texas Conference. This formula percentage increase for 2013 is 1.37%. The 2013 salaries of the District Superintendents and Executive Center Directors will be $117,094. PROPOSED CHANGE: Beginning with the compensation amount for January 2014, the salaries of the District Superintendents and Executive Directors will be the same percentage as is reflected in the Conference

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average Compensation (CAC) formula calculated by the GBOPHB. (Had this been in effect for 2013 the increase would have been 1.40% for a total salary of $117,128, a difference of $34.).

b. Beginning in 2012, where there is a Housing Allowance at the District Superintendent and Executive Center Director level, the formula will be 20% of salary rounded to the nearest thousand. The percentage will be reviewed every four (4) years. The Housing Allowance for 2013 will be $23,000.

2. There may be amounts set to provide for the District Superintendents’ and Executive Directors’ expense for conference meetings and additional ministerial expenses in an accountable reimbursement plan, the district superintendent’s portion of the conference health benefits plan premium, for an amount requested by each district superintendent or executive director to be excluded from salary and added to the district (or conference) contribution toward housing allowance, and each district superintendent and executive director’s salary. The line item amount for each of these is to be determined in consultation with and approved by the Council on Finance and Administration. It is required that the accountable reimbursement plan for the district superintendent and executive director’s expense for conference meetings and additional ministerial expenses be established in accordance with Sec. 62 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Also, any Housing Expense Set-aside, as desired by each district superintendent or executive director shall be established in accordance with Sec. 107 of the IRC in like manner. Further, the cost of the Clergy Retirement Security Program, billed directly to the conference, will be an apportionment to the districts. An additional amount for voucher, reimbursed expenses related to each executive director’s office is also a part of the respective council’s or commission’s budget.

3. The district committees on finance are authorized to prepare budgets for presentation to the district stewards. An amount up to 10% of the support and compensation for the district superintendent may be included in the district budget to defray the utility costs of the district parsonage. In addition, an amount up to 10% of the support and compensation may be included in the district budget for the purpose of voucher reimbursement of travel and business-related expenses. District budgets shall not include a discretionary fund, but may include a District Operations Expense item. The district budget shall be submitted to the Annual Conference Council on Finance and Administration for approval each year. The district stewards are authorized to apportion a Connectional Contingency Fund to be used for paying in full at the district level apportioned items, which may fall short within the respective district. The Connectional Contingency Fund will be administered at the district level in the same manner as the District Work Fund. It is understood that if a portion of the Connectional Contingency Fund is not used in any given year, it will remain in the fund and future connectional mission giving funds will be reduced. Any adjustments for unusual local church situations will be made in the CMG of the Connectional Contingency Fund only. All other necessary funds will be distributed to every local church on the basis of the decimal.

4. We recommend a $100,000 amount for Texas Methodist College Association. The Council also recommends that funding for Campus Ministries will be a set dollar amount rather than based on conference membership.

5. At the end of each fiscal year unexpended unrestricted operation/budget funds, less the amount needed to cover deficits in conference budget accounts, shall be transferred into the operating reserve and an accounting of all operating reserve funds shall be made at each Annual Conference.


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6. Each year the use of the unspent Contingency Fund shall be reviewed by the Council on Finance and Administration and the Bishop to decide if any amount should be used for Conference, Jurisdictional and General Church apportionments before going into the Operating Reserve.

SPECIAL DAY OFFERINGS REPORT NO. 2

1. General Conference created six unique Special Sundays to help congregations

work with communities, rebuild shattered lives, strengthen self-sufficiency, encourage partnerships, nurture Native American ministries, model peace and justice, provide scholarships and loans for United Methodist students, and much more. “Be generous,” Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 (The Message) advises. “Invest in acts of charity. Charity yields high returns. . . . Be a blessing to others.” God has blessed us, and through church wide Special Sundays we can pass on those blessings to others. The Conference Council on Finance and Administration approves and recommends the following Special Sunday offerings be taken in all local churches of the Central Texas Conference on, near or at a date designated by the local church in 2013:

Human Relations Day January 13 One Great Hour of Sharing March 10 Native American Ministries Sunday April 14 Peace with Justice Sunday May 26 World Wide Communion October 6 United Methodist Student Day November 24

In addition the ministries listed below are geographically in or are related to the Central Texas Conference for which an offering has been approved. Once again the dates that are listed are suggestions for 2013.

Church Growth and Development February Golden Cross (1st Sunday) May 5 Wesleyan Home (Mother’s Day) May 12 Annual Conference Special Offering June Lydia Patterson Institute July Christian Education Sunday (2nd Sunday) September 8 Thanksgiving Offering November Methodist Mission Home (1st Sunday) November 3 The Methodist Children’s Home Waco December

For information on any of these special offerings you are encouraged to go to our website www.ctcumc.org and highlight finance and click the link to “Special Sundays” tab. 2. The three Conference Ministry Centers and District Superintendents shall have

prepared in writing and submitted to the Council on Finance and Administration their budgets for the ensuing year by the date set by the Council on Finance and Administration. Requests will not be considered if received after the due date unless an extension has been requested and approved.

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alternate delegates representing this conference at General/Jurisdictional Conference.

4. The Executive Director for Mission Support is authorized to: a. Consolidate the various funds of the Annual Conference and of the agencies

into one or more bank accounts. b. Write all checks for the agencies of the conference upon requisition by

authorized officers of the agency and in keeping with approved conference budget. The Treasurer is also authorized to transmit to the authorized treasurers all other funds that are raised by the local churches in response to General, Jurisdictional and Annual Conference askings that have been approved by the appropriate body.

c. The conference treasurer, after the close of the fiscal year, shall transfer from the accounts of all boards, commissions, and other agencies of the conference into the operating reserve all unexpended balances of the annual appropriations for the year just closed (excepting only items specifically exempted by CFA) making allowances for all outstanding checks. This procedure is recommended with the understanding that the Executive Director for Mission Support will honor the requisitions for all necessary expenses of the new fiscal year within the limits of the appropriations.

d. Invest the funds of the conference in government securities and federally insured depositories up to and not exceeding insurability, and/or with the Texas Methodist Foundation and to borrow on and dispose of investments at, or prior to, maturity, and to deposit the proceeds from these investments in accounts of the conference under the guidance of the Council on Finance and Administration.

e. Deposit funds for specifically designated purposes in federally insured depositories up to and not exceeding insurability, and/or with the Texas Methodist Foundation under the joint control of the Central Treasury (Conference Council on Finance and Administration) and the agency concerned, with the approval of the Executive Committee of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration.

RESERVE FUNDS

REPORT NO. 3 In order to establish a better system of accountability, the Council on Finance and Administration, following action of the 1991 Annual Conference, implemented the following management procedures for reserve funds beginning 1/1/92:

a. The operating reserve is no longer treated as a contingency fund but as a cash flow fund.

b. A separate contingency fund has been set up to cover unbudgeted expenses with accounting of these expenditures to be made to the Annual Conference.

c. A contingency fund of $50,000 has been established from the operating reserve.

d. The contingency fund will be replenished at the beginning of each year by the interest earnings on both the contingency fund and the operating reserve. Any interest earnings over and above that necessary to replenish the contingency fund to a balance of $50,000 will go into the operating reserve.

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f. The operating reserve will be replenished by funds unused by the conference at the end of the year.

g. The authority for the administration of these funds rests with the Council on Finance and Administration pursuant to the Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church and the Guiding Principles and Best Practices of the Central Texas Conference.

CONTINGENCY FUND POLICY

1. Expenditures will be made from the Contingency Fund under one of two

circumstances: a. Unforeseen circumstances, unpredicted, unplanned for, emergency situations

that could not have been foreseen by reasonable people and reasonable committees.

b. Failure of expected income to support a budgeted expenditure. 2. The conference treasurer may authorize up to $250; the CFA executive committee

may authorize up to $5,000 either in meeting or by phone; those over $5,000 must be authorized by the full board either in meeting or by phone.

3. No disbursement will be made without the authorization signature of either the conference treasurer or the chair of CFA.

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT

REPORT NO. 4 The accountable mileage reimbursement for conference staff shall be the IRS rate. All others shall be reimbursed at 25 cents per mile for one to six persons in a car, and 35 cents per mile when seven or more members ride in the same car for necessary travel on conference business. Due to the fluctuation of gasoline prices, the CFA is authorized to change the mileage rate between sessions of the Annual Conference if deemed necessary. This reimbursement rate will be effective at the close of this Annual Conference.

ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT NO. 5

The Council on Finance and Administration, through the Executive Director of Mission Support, shall monitor monies received through the apportioned funds and keep those Boards and Agencies receiving funds from the conference advised of possible shortfalls to enable them to adjust their expenses where at all possible in order for expenditures not to exceed actual income for the year. CFA will seek to work with Boards and Agencies to allow the maximum funding of ministries and programs without creating a deficit situation in the Conference Budget.

NEXT YEAR BUDGET REPORT NO. 6

At Annual Conference, CFA will present a budget which is comprised of the major ministry components of the Conference. When the Conference approves the budget, it will be voting on the figures of those components and the composite total. If occasion arises to meet unforeseen and unusual expenses, or to provide for emerging ministries that could not be known at the time of budget preparation, a request may be made to


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CFA for approval to shift monies from one major ministry component to another major ministry component of the budget. In faithfulness to the Financial Best Practices this procedure will not be used simply because a ministry area anticipates some funds will not be spent.

CHURCH INCORPORATION RECOMMENDED REPORT NO. 7

In these days when churches are more vulnerable to being sued than they were in the past, and for a far wider list of causes, it is imperative that each local church be incorporated. Failing to be incorporated puts each of the members of the church in jeopardy. In addition to being incorporated each church must review its property and liability insurance coverage with consideration for areas of liability not only between church staff and members or guests, and not only between the church as an entity and whomever might happen upon the premises, but also for the area of liability of employer versus employee.

NEWLY CHARTERED CHURCH CONNECTIONAL MISSION GIVING REPORT NO. 8

By action of the 1999 Annual Conference, each newly chartered church shall be apportioned 25% of what would be its connectional mission giving, under Annual Conference Financial Procedures point C., for its first year after records are available, 50% its second year, 75% its third year and 100% its fourth year and thereafter.

FAIR SHARE ASKING REPORT NO. 9

We recommend the following as Fair Share goals for 2013: United Community Centers $50,000 – (5th year of five years)

COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION AND CLERGY BENEFITS

REPORT NO. 1 LARAINE WAUGHTAL, CHAIR

The commission has met as needed and has carried out its responsibilities of overseeing the Minimum Compensation program for the Annual Conference. Because of the changes in appointments from time to time which often changes the number of persons and the amount needed for supplements, it is extremely difficult to project the financial needs as far in advance as required. The commission seeks to be responsible to the churches of the Annual Conference in not requesting more than is needed in Connectional Mission Giving (CMG) and at the same time provide adequately for the program. The commission is also very much aware of the financial constraints that produce the need for equitable compensation in some appointments. The commission is therefore willing to not only provide financial assistance, but also provide educational assistance to help all equitable compensation entities with the tools and help to rise above the minimum compensation levels for their clergy.


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We are recommending that Equitable Compensation levels for all categories of supplements be increased by 1.37% for the 2013 Conference financial year. Additionally, we recommend that the 2013 budget for Equitable Compensation be $50,000.00 in Salary Compensation, $65,000 in the Moving Expense Fund. The Equitable Compensation Commission of the Central Texas Conference will offer to participate with those churches receiving equitable compensation in obtaining workers’ compensation insurance for lay and clergy employees through the Conference-wide insurance program, up to $250.00 per policy.

EQUITABLE COMPENSATION FUND REPORT NO. 2

There shall be a program of equitable compensation support in the Central Texas Conference under the management of the Commission on Equitable Compensation and Clergy Benefits. This program shall be patterned after ¶625 of the 2008 Discipline. Based on these guidelines, the following paragraphs shall compose the operating procedure for the Equitable Compensation Program. 1. A prerequisite for consideration of salary supplements from the Equitable

Compensation Fund shall be the filing with the Commission of a written application (Form EQ1/2013) by the District Superintendent each January 1 or anytime an appointment change occurs in an Equitable Compensation appointment. The District Superintendent shall certify classification of the clergy and the salary (using Pastoral Compensation and Support Worksheet figures) set by the charge.

2. Salary grants shall be made for a calendar year with payments made monthly. In cases of appointment changes at or between Annual Conference sessions, the District Superintendent shall file a written request with the Commission. Approved supplements shall then be paid on a pro-rata basis for the part of the year actually served.

3. Beginning January 2009, a church/charge is eligible to receive equitable compensation benefits for a maximum of three (3) years; a one year extension may be granted by the Cabinet if the charge exhibits progress and potential.

4. The following conditions must be met by the pastoral charge before it can become eligible for consideration to receive supplements from the Equitable Compensation Fund: a. The pastoral charge shall have conducted a stewardship campaign for the

local budget of each of its churches during the previous calendar year. This shall be an every member campaign. The Commission will assist in such a campaign upon written request from the charge pastor or district superintendent.

b. All connectional mission giving (CMG) items shall have been paid in full by the local church for the previous calendar year.

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5. The Commission on Equitable Compensation and Clergy Benefits will pay any amount up to 1/4 of the minimum salary set by the Annual Conference for each applicant according to his/her ministerial classification. If any exception under paragraph 3 or 4 is sought, the request must be endorsed by a 2/3 vote of the Cabinet before it can be considered by the Commission.

6. Persons of the following ministerial relationships are eligible for consideration for salary supplements at the level indicated for 2013. Rates for adjustment will be considered annually by the commission, but no less than the same percentage increase as that computed for the District Superintendents. The increase for 2013 will be 1.37%. The amounts reflected include the pastor’s support and compensation amounts according to the cabinet worksheet, exclusive of parsonage considerations or a housing allowance. In calculating equitable compensation payments, no more than 25% may be deducted from total compensation as a housing allowance (even if the housing allowance actually constitutes more than 25% of the total compensation). Exception to this rule may be made for missional considerations.

1-1-2013 a. Elder in Full Connection $38,352 b. Provisional member (1992 Disc.) or Provisional Elder (2000 Disc.)

i. Non-Student $33,460 ii. Student $30,922

c. Associate Member $33,460 d. Full-time Local Pastor $30,922

7. Pastors who are appointed to less than full-time service as addressed in the 2008 Book of Discipline, (¶ 338.2) shall be eligible to receive salary supplements from the Equitable Salary Fund. The amount of salary supplement for which the pastor is eligible will be determined by the Cabinet's interpretation of time actually spent in serving the charge. For example, if the pastor is deemed as serving 1/4 of full time, his/her minimum salary eligibility would be 1/4 of the minimum of his/her conference relationship classification. The categories of 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 will be followed in determining less than full-time eligibility for salary supplements from the Equitable Salary Fund.

8. Ministers who are not eligible for salary supplements are: a. Those whose appointment is other than pastor of a charge. b. Those classified as part-time local pastor. c. Retired ministers. d. No pastor shall be eligible to receive salary supplements from this fund who has

been offered appointments with higher salary, but who persistently prefers for personal reasons to remain in a present appointment.

e. Associate Pastors. 9. The Commission is studying ways in which Equitable Salary funds may be used to

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MOVING EXPENSES REPORT NO. 3

1. Eligibility

a. Those elders in full connection, probationary members, commissioned ministers preparing for ordination as elders in full connection, associate members, or full time local pastors, who are appointed to a local church in the Central Texas Annual Conference, and other elders in full connection, probationary members, commissioned ministers preparing for ordination as elders in full connection, associate members, or full time local pastors for whom the Central Texas Annual Conference is the salary paying unit (such as District Superintendents, Conference Council Directors, Wesley Foundation Directors, etc.) shall be eligible to receive funds.

b. Retiring elders in in full connection, associate members, and full-time local pastors shall be eligible to receive funds for one move into housing not already owned or supported by a local church after retirement, to a maximum amount of $2000. In circumstances in which a pastor, in one of the three relationships listed above, planning to retire moves prior to the retirement date, reimbursement for a move

c. made within one year prior to the retirement date shall be made upon retirement, contingent upon the presentation of proper documentation.

d. If an elder in full connection, probationary member, commissioned minister preparing for ordination as elder in full connection, associate member, or full-time local pastor from another Conference is to be appointed to a local church in the Central Texas Annual Conference, the Central Texas Annual Conference will pay the cost of the move from the border of the Central Texas Conference, up to the maximum amount allowed.

e. Those elders in full connection, probationary members, commissioned ministers preparing for ordination as elders in full connection, and associate members, or full-time local pastors who go on Leave of Absence, or who surrender their credentials, either voluntarily or involuntarily, will not be eligible to receive any Central Texas Annual Conference moving funds, except in the case of those going on disability leave or the family of an elder in full connection, a probationary member, a commissioned minister preparing for ordination as elder in full connection, an associate member, or a full-time local pastor who dies while under appointment shall be eligible to receive funds for the initial move into housing not already owned or supported by a local church, up to the maximum amount allowed.

f. Those persons who change or move houses, but who do not change appointments, will not be eligible to receive any Central Texas Conference moving funds.

g. Those persons who change appointments, but who do not change houses, will not be eligible to receive any Central Texas Conference moving funds, with the exception of $250.00 for moving office materials.

h. If either or both clergy of a clergy couple living in one house change appointments, and move to one house, they will be eligible to receive funds for only the cost of the one move, up to the maximum amount allowable. If two houses are involved, at either the beginning point or ending point, they will be eligible to receive funds for both moves, each up to the maximum amount allowable.


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i. In no case shall the Conference pay more than the eligible expenses noted in II. Moving Allowance.

2. Moving Allowance Our conference Moving Policy has Our Conference Moving Policy has two options: these options are (a) Self-Move and (b) Commercial Move. The total expense of a Self-Move will not exceed $1000 to the Conference, and the total expense of a Commercial Move will not exceed $1500 to the Conference.

a. Self-Move – The Self-Move plan consists of the total receipts plus a maximum $300 bonus with the grand total compensation not to exceed $1000. Proper documentation of receipts for the cost of van rental, gasoline, and $2.00 per mile must be submitted to the Conference Secretary Treasurer before receiving reimbursement.

b. Commercial-Move -- Upon receiving a copy of the invoice from the invoice from the commercial move by the Conference Secretary Treasurer, the Conference will pay a maximum of $1,500 of actual moving expense. The Commercial Move includes the cost of the movers and cost for boxes, tape and packaging material not to exceed the total of $1,500. The receiving charge will be responsible for up to $500.00 above the conference coverage. Any expense above that will be the responsibility of the pastor.

3. Method of Payment 1. Proper Moving Expense Vouchers shall be provided by the Central Texas

Conference Secretary/Treasurer at the Annual “Right Start” or equivalent seminar.

2. The completed vouchers and required documentation shall be submitted to the office of the Central Texas Conference Secretary/Treasurer within sixty (60) days of the effective date of the appointment for repayment.

3. Should the local church incur any responsibility for moving expenses, copies of the same documentation must be provided prior to payment.

4. EXCEPTIONS: a. Exceptions to any of the above may be approved or denied by the Central

Texas Conference Secretary/Treasurer in consultation with the previous and receiving District Superintendents.

b. Appeals of any decision by the Conference Secretary/Treasurer may be directed to the Commission on Equitable Compensation and Clergy Benefits. The Commission on Equitable Compensation and Clergy Benefits shall have final authority to interpret the moving policy and make decisions.

MOVING/PARSONAGE STANDARDS

REPORT NO. 4

See report printed on page 348 of this Journal

VACATION POLICY

REPORT NO. 5

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HOMES FOR RETIRED MNISTERS NANCY SCHUSLER, SUPERINTENDENT

It is a tremendous privilege to be a part of the Homes for Retired Ministers (HRM) program of the Central Texas Conference. In 1906 the Conference began to accept the gift of homes to house its retired ministers and/or their widows who could not provide a home of their own. Since then, there have been as many as 38 retirement homes at one time. Hundreds of retired ministers and their spouses have been residents in the homes. Over the years, salary and retirement benefits for our clergy have improved and the majority of retiring clergy are able to provide housing on their own. As this trend continues the need for homes decreases. Therefore, it is the policy of the HRM Board of Trustees to sell homes as they become vacant and hold the funds in reserve to purchase a home as the need arises. If you know of a retired clergy or surviving spouse that might be in need, please have them contact me. This year, Homes for Retired Ministers sold 1 home and we are now down to 2 homes in our ministry as of April 1, 2012. Both homes have residents. Houses and their residents are as follows:

HOMES AND THEIR RESIDENTS

Burleson 1009 Stockton Rev. & Mrs. Ellis Holden Temple 4305 Cactus Mrs. Dorothy Lightfoot PROPOSED CHANGE: To be consistent with the new way the Annual Conference nominates and elects its leadership, we recommend a change in number 1 of our By-Laws: Current Wording: 1. MEETINGS. The Board of Trustees shall meet annually as soon after

January 1 as possible and at other times and places upon the call of the chair or a majority of the trustees.

New wording:

1. BOARD MEMBER TERMS AND MEETNGS. Board member terms begin at the June meeting of the Central Texas Annual Conference. The Board of Trustees shall meet annually as soon after Annual Conference as possible and at other times and places upon the call of the chair or a majority of the trustees.

Thank you for your faithful support of this wonderful ministry of our Conference.

BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS FRANK BRIGGS, CHAIRPERSON

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clergy and their families, other church workers, and lay employees of the UMC, its institutions, organizations, and agencies within the Annual Conference, except as otherwise provided for by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. The Board works closely with the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of the UMC which provides excellent interpretation and guidance in our pension, health insurance and other benefits.

FUND SUMMARIES REPORT NO. 1

The amounts shown below are a summary of the funds sent to our accounts at the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits and the payments made to the General Board for Pension and Comprehensive Protection Plan benefits: Amounts received from 2011 Apportionment (Conf. Claimants) $758,652.00 Amount used from accumulated interest earned at GBOPHB $0.00 Obligatory payment to GBOPHB Pre-82 funding $718,491.00 CPP Paid from Deposit Account $0.00 Received in Apportionments (CPP) $0.00 Paid from Earnings in Deposit Account $0.00

DEPOSIT ACCOUNT This account is our basic “draft” account at GBOP where we deposit apportionment monies for the Pre-82 Pension Program and the Comprehensive Protection Plan. The General Board then drafts from this account to pay our obligations as they become due. The balance represents accumulated earnings from across the years, and is unencumbered except for what is needed for cash flow purposes. This account is invested in the Fixed Income Fund and Inflation Protection Fund. The Board authorized a transfer of $600,000 to fund a cash-flow reserve for the HealthFlex account January 2004, $300,000 of which has been repaid. Balance 1-1-11 $1,587,970.24 2011 Deposits (including interest) $4,201,127.84 CPP Premium Holiday Offset $544,881.23 Apportioned Settlements and Debits ($4,908,195.91) Ending Balance 12-31-11 $1,425,783.40 On deposit in this account are the funds received from the 2011 CPP apportioned component of Conference Claimants. The GBOPHB is allowing every Conference a three (3) year CPP premium payment holiday. This is due to the drastic economic downturn of 2008 and early 2009. As shared at the 2010 Conference session, we did have a 2011 one-time payment to make to undergird MPP annuities and we made that payment in December 2011. By action of GBOPHB, we are allowed to use these deposited funds for that purpose. Also shared at the 2010 Conference session, other CPP funds received allows a reserve to be constituted.

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must remain intact; however, the past and future earnings may be used based upon the Conference’s wishes. A portion of this is owed to the Deposit account to repay funding the self-funded death benefit. Balance 1-1-11 $901,110.00 Earnings (Loss) on investments ($9,100.00) Ending Balance 12-31-11 $892,010.00

CONFERENCE ENDOWMENT AND TRUST FUNDS (CAPITAL FUNDS CAMPAIGN)

This fund represents the amounts collected from our 1986/87 capital funds campaign ($996,112.00). Included in the beginning balance is interest, which has been earned since funds have been placed on deposit. These funds are dedicated for funding our Pre-82 unfunded liability. Balance 1-1-11 $1,588,928.46 Earnings (Loss) on investments $3,638.54 Ending Balance 12-31-11 $1,592,567.00

CONFERENCE HEALTH BENEFITS ACCOUNT This is our basic “draft” account at General Board of Pensions where we deposit apportionment monies for the Conference HealthFlex active plan and transfer monies from the Retiree Health Benefits Account to pay our obligations as they come due. $300,000 of this account is owed to the Deposit Account. Opening Balance 1-1-11 $1,422,151.29 Deposits $6,466,223.95 Earnings (Loss) on Investments ($918.02) Adjustment Credit $248,825.09 Debits ($6,886,441.18) Ending Balance 12-31-11 $1,269,841.13

RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS ACCOUNT This is our basic deposit account for Retiree Health insurance apportioned funds from which we transfer monies to the Conference Health Benefits Account to pay our obligations as they come due. Opening Balance 1-1-11 $166,910.80 Deposits $492,014.33 Adjustment Debit ($248,825.09) Earnings (Loss) on investments $655.44 Debit ($205,107.38) Ending Balance 12-31-11 $205,648.10


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CRSP DEPOSIT ACCOUNT This is the basic deposit account for the defined benefit component of the Clergy Retirement Security Program. On December 31 of each year the required dollar amount to fund this component is transferred into the Retirement Program administered by the GBOPHB. Opening Balance 1-1-11 $324,612.84 Deposits $2,465,068.18 Earnings (Loss) on investments ($2,399.70) DB Contributions ($2,034,461.00) Ending Balance 12-31-11 $752,820.32

PRE-82 PENSION FUNDING PLAN REPORT NO. 2

The 2000 General Conference mandated that every conference have in place a funding plan to insure that monies will be in place no later than December 31, 2021 to cover any unfunded liability for those pastors with pre-82 years of service (¶1506.8 2008 Book of Discipline). The valuation of this funding plan will fluctuate each year. In addition to increases and decreases in assets due to stock market fluctuation, GBOPHB actuarial changes also increase or decrease the present value of benefits due. The 2012 Formal Pre-82 Funding Plan is based on funding status of the plan on January 1, 2010. It is anticipated that the 2013 funding plan based on January 1, 2011 numbers will be further improved from this. The funding plan for the Central Texas Conference as of January 1, 2012 is summarized below. Current Plan Funding $26,055,522.00 -Supplement One Liability Assuming a PSR $640.00 ($27,852,909.00) Funded Status ($1,797,387.00) Funded Ratio 94% Expected Funding Status, 1-1-12 ($732,087.00) (These numbers were projected from the 2012 actuarial valuation as of January 1, 2010 using 7% interest at 3% PSR increases and the RP-2000 mortality table. Our CAC has increased approximately 2% over the past several years while the PSR average has been slightly higher at 2.36%. We anticipate that trend to continue. We intend to keep the PSR at .9% of the CAC.) - Additional Plan Assets: Capital Campaign Account GBOPHB $1,592,567.00 (These funds are dedicated for funding our Pre-82 unfunded liability.) Note: Our goal is for our Pre-82 funding level to be at 120% by 2016. This percentage of funding would allow us to be adequately funded to ride the market swings. Our


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funding level has increased from 81% to 94% so we are making progress on our goal. Your Conference Board of Pensions is in consultation with the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits as we assess the current and future financial needs to insure the stability of the Pre-82 Plan. Therefore, we request that the Conference Claimant Apportionment be set at $900,000. This is a $50,000 increase from 2012. We must be prepared for further increases in coming years until the plan is secure and we can limit the volatility of the market effects.


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PENSIONS REPORT NO. 3

1. In accordance with Conference action, which requires that the Past Service Rate

(PSR) be at least 9/10 of 1% of the Conference Average Compensation (CAC for 2013 is $70,258) for those clergy with pre-1982 service years who qualify for annuity, the Conference Board of Pensions recommends that the PSR for 2013 be $653. This makes the PSR at .93% of the CAC which exceeds the minimum requirement.

2. Based on our Funding Plan, we request the following amounts be apportioned to our churches in 2013: a. Conference Claimants requirement (Pre-82 funding) $900,000.00 b. CPP-to be Direct Billed c. Total 2013 Request $900,000.00 d. In the case of Family Leave or Leave of Absence appointed after January 1,

2004, the Board recommends that the Conference make CPP contributions of 3% of the Denominational Average for Full Members, Associate Members, and Probationary Members for the period of one year.

CLERGY RETIREMENT SECURITY PROGRAM (CRSP)

REPORT NO. 4 On January 1, 2007, the Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP) became effective as the new Pension program for all eligible United Methodist Clergy. CRSP offers a two component benefit design: 1. Core Defined Benefit – promises a specific dollar amount at retirement regardless

of market conditions or investment performance. The amount is based on a formula that specifies a monthly retirement benefit to eligible clergy for the remainder of their lives.

2. Core Defined Contribution – promises a defined amount that is deposited into an active clergyperson’s account with monthly deposits. This benefit distributed at retirement is the accumulated amount plus earnings (losses) in the individual’s account.

The 2013 financial obligation CRSP requires of the Central Texas Conference is: 1. Core Defined Contribution – 3% of each eligible clergyperson’s plan

compensation. 2. Core Defined Benefit -- $1,909,206.00 2013 Funding Plan: The cost of participation in CRSP will continue to be direct billed to the local church for the two core components (Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution). 1. Defined Contribution – 3% of participant plan compensation. 2. Defined Benefit – Full-time Clergy - $7,300.00 ¾ time Clergy - $5,475.00 ½ time Clergy - $3,650.00 ¼ time Clergy - $1,825.00


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FUNDING FOR THE ACTIVE HEALTH CARE PLAN REPORT NO. 5

For 2012 the Active Health Insurance Program will be apportioned for the first five (5) months of 2012 and the remaining seven (7) months beginning June 1, 2012 will be direct billed to the local church/conference-sponsored agency. The direct billed amount will include the total premium of which the church/agency pays ½ and the participant pays ½. If the local church/agency so chooses, it may pay the clergy share as a benefit. PROPOSED in 2013: We will continue to direct bill the total active health insurance premium to the local church/conference-sponsored agency for the entire year. In an effort to enable churches to better budget the costs for the health care of their clergy, especially in light of a change in pastors, we recommend: 1. The entire amount of the single premium ($9,912) for full-time clergy appointed to

local churches within the Conference is to be paid by the local church or the salary paying unit as a benefit (line item in the budget) for all mandated clergy categories. This includes all Elders, Provisional Elders, Associate Members, and Full-time Local Pastors appointed to local churches in the Conference, as well as those for whom the Conference is the Plan sponsor for the Pension program such as District Superintendents, Conference staff appointees, and Campus Ministers. In addition, this will also apply to Elders appointed at least one-half time and Student Local Pastors. (We would encourage every congregation to include the full amount in their budget whether or not their current pastor is in one of the mandatory categories.)

2. The balance of the family premium for the appointee’s spouse and dependents is the responsibility of the appointee.

3. An optional agreement may be made between the church or salary paying unit and the appointee for the church or salary paying unit to pay the family premium.

4. The Conference will pay the single premium for lay employees of the Annual Conference. The balance of the premium for dependents is the responsibility of the employee.

5. Responsibility for the premium for eligible lay employees of local churches or institutions within the connectional structure will be determined by the employer and the employee.

PENSION AND BENEFIT ARREARAGE REPORT

REPORT NO. 6 The Board recommends that it continue to actively pursue the issue of pension arrearage utilizing a very fair but stringent examination of each situation to determine what steps need to be taken to assure the integrity of the affected minister’s future pension benefits and as such recommends the following procedure for dealing with current and future pension contributions: 1. Each January we will review a report of the accounts showing arrearage for the

past year. 2. Letters will be sent to the following lay leaders of the churches involved:

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sending their check or making other payments arrangements with the Service Center at Central Texas Conference, 464 Bailey Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76107.

3. Each church which does not meet its obligation will report this fact to its Charge Conference and give an explanation. The District Superintendent will keep a record of this action.

The local churches are reminded that pension benefits are in reality deferred ministerial compensation which should carry the same urgency in terms of payment as the monthly salary itself. Failure to pay this pension could result in reduced pension benefits. The Board feels strongly that, if a local church is not able to pay the pension dollars, there is a serious question as to whether that church remains a financially viable congregation. In fact, we consider it irresponsible for a congregation to “use” a pastor but be unwilling to assure his or her retirement receipts. As of December 31, 2011, we had 13 churches/salary paying units in pension arrears, 6 churches/salary paying units in health premium arrears and 2 churches/salary paying units in arrears in the café plan for a total arrearage of $ 151,584.69.

¶639.4 of the 2008 Book of Discipline requires the Conference Board of Pensions to keep a permanent record of defaults of the churches in the Conference in paying their pension and benefit amounts in full. According to our Conference Treasurer and Benefits Administrator, the following churches were in default by more than 60 days at the end of 2011:

Church Pension/CPP Health Flex Cafe Plan Total

Eureka (2011) $3,327.66 $3,327.66

Mexia St. Luke (2011) $2,409.58 $2,409.58

Waco Central (2011) $4,979.41 $4,979.41

Waco Mount Zion (2009-2011) $25,774.85 $14,518.00 $40,292.85

Waco St. James (2009) $2,706.40 $2,706.40

Waco Wesley (2010-2011) $15,930.23 $18,591.00 $34,521.23

Arlington Grace (2006 - 2011) $8,987.84 $8,987.84

Ft. Worth McMillan (2010 - 2011) $19,751.86 $7,800.00 $27,551.86

Midlothian (2011) $6,573.61 $2,972.00 $9,545.61

Smithfield (2011) $1,878.22 $1,824.00 $300.00 $4,002.22

Our Manna Unchartered (2009) $3,865.52 $1,002.00 $4,867.52

Iredell (2011) $965.06 $965.06

Wesley Foundation – Tarleton (2011) $6,166.65 $1,260.80 $7,427.45

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COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION PLAN (CPP) REPORT NO. 7

DEATH BENEFIT AMOUNTS FOR THE PLAN YEAR 2013

The following generally describes the death benefit amounts payable under the terms and conditions of the CPP to eligible participants and their beneficiaries. If you are not sure of your eligibility to receive these benefits, please call the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits at 800-851-2201. In the event that there is a discrepancy between the information printed in this Journal and the CPP Plan Document, the plan document always governs. 2012 2013 Denominational Average Compensation (DAC) $62,781 $63,867 Active Participant Death Benefits $50,000 $50,000 Spouse Death Benefit (20% of DAC) $12,556 $12,773 Surviving Spouse Death Benefits (15% of DAC) $ 9,257 $ 9,580 Surviving Child Death Benefits (10% of DAC) $ 6,278 $ 6,387 Child Death Benefits (10% of DAC) $ 6,278 $ 6,387 Retired Participant Death Benefits (30% of DAC) $18,834 $19,160 The Conference Board of Pensions recommends that every person update their Designation of Beneficiary Form at least every five years, or upon a change of appointment for active clergypersons, or upon any life changing event (marriage, death of a spouse, divorce, etc.)

CONFERENCE ACTIVE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REPORT NO. 8

We are now in our ninth year of providing medical and pharmacy benefits through HealthFlex, sponsored by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of the United Methodist Church and administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois and Medco, and we continue to be very satisfied with the program. We are again offering the EPO B/RX FX2 and PPO A500/RX FX2 plan structures in 2012 but with some HealthFlex initiated changes to the ER and Urgent Care copays for both plans and the addition of a deductible to the EPO plan. As anticipated and reported at the 2011 Annual Conference Session, our current EPO, PPO and prescription plan structures will no longer be offered by HealthFlex in 2013. Beginning January 1, 2013, we will offer the PPO B500 plan structure with the prescription plan P1 only. Specific plan information will be distributed to participants during the open enrollment period for the 2013 plan year.

ACTIVE HEALTH PLAN ELIGIBILITY Our health insurance plan will continue to be a mandatory program administered according to the HealthFlex rules for mandatory conference programs. Those for whom the program is mandatory are Elders, Provisional Elders, Associate Members, and Full-time Local Pastors appointed to local churches in the Conference, as well as those for whom the Conference is the Plan sponsor for the Pension program such as


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District Superintendents, Conference staff appointees, and Campus Ministers. In addition Elders appointed at least one-half time and Student Local Pastors will be included. Deacons serving at least one-half time are eligible for coverage at the Salary-Paying Unit (local church) level under a Sub-Adoption Agreement, but are not mandated. Not included in the plan (and thus not allowed insurance through the Conference) will be Elders serving less than one-half time, Ministers of Other Denominations, those appointed to extension ministries other than those named above, and Part-time Local Pastors. The Conference Board of Pensions reserves the right each year to choose the optional categories of appointments to be selected to best serve the needs of the Conference. Where a clergyperson in a mandatory category chooses to waive the program, the church served by that clergyperson will be assessed a minimum contribution equal to the single PPO rate for the year, which in 2012 is the default plan for the Conference, to be paid monthly. This is to insure the stability of the program so it will be in place for other clergy who will serve that church. Lay employees, normally scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week, may be eligible for coverage at the Salary-Paying Unit (local church) level under a Sub-Adoption Agreement if Risk Pool requirements are met. The Risk Pool Rules apply to lay employees on an employer-by-employer basis. Surviving spouses and dependents of covered lay employees deceased on or after January 1, 2009 are eligible for coverage as long as they are a covered participant at the time of death and will be responsible for the entire premium. A new spouse acquired by a surviving spouse, lay or clergy, is not eligible for benefits through the Conference.

ACTIVE HEALTH PLAN PREMIUMS Claims experience continued to be favorable in 2011 so we will be able to maintain the same PPO plan premiums in 2013 that we have had for the last two years. The following are the rates for 2012 and the preliminary rates for 2013 from HealthFlex.

HEALTHFLEX PREMIUMS FOR 2012 (PREMIUMS SHOWN ARE MONTHLY)

Category

2012 PPO A500

RX FX2 Jan – May

2012 EPO B RX FX2

Jan - May

2012 PPO A500

RX FX2 Jun – Dec

2012 EPO B RX FX2

Jun - Dec Lay Single Coverage Lay Family Coverage

$826 $2,132

$660 $1,824

$826 $2,132

$660 $1,824

Eligible Clergy/Deacon Single Coverage Eligible Clergy/Deacon Family Coverage

$413 $1,066

$330 $912

$826 $2,132

$660 $1,824

Pre-65 Clergy Retirees (retired after 6/1/02) Single Coverage Family Coverage

$716

$1,912

$550

$1,604

$716

$1,912

$550

$1,604 Clergy Receiving Equitable Comp Support Single Coverage Family Coverage

$330 $853

$264 $730

$660

$1,706

$528

$1,460 Surviving Clergy Spouses under 65 Single Coverage Family Coverage

$413

$1,066

$330 $912

$826

$2,132

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HEALTHFLEX PREMIUMS FOR 2013 (*2013 PREMIUMS ARE NOT YET GUARANTEED AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.)

ACTIVE HEALTH PLAN INCENTIVE PROGRAM HealthFlex Incentives: Again in 2012, HealthFlex is using a combination of reward incentives and disincentives to promote good health and encourage participants to be more responsible for their health-related behaviors. The HealthFlex Incentive Program continues to provide financial incentives to HealthFlex participants for participating in the Virgin HealthMiles (VHM) walking program. VHM is a physical activity program brought to HealthFlex participants by HealthFlex and the Center for Health. This program allows participants to earn rewards for making a commitment to improve your health by walking or getting active in other ways. Same as 2011:

• Step 1: Blueprint for Wellness biometric screening (April 1-July 31) – Earn $100 HealthCash.

• Step 2: HealthQuotient (HQ) online health risk assessment (August 1-September 30) – Avoid paying an extra $250 (individual) or $500 (family) on your 2013 medical deductible.

• Must be enrolled in Virgin HealthMiles to earn HealthCash. New in 2012:

• Virgin HealthMiles Goals – Earn up to $150 in HealthCash for reaching quarterly HealthMiles targets that are customized to your personal activity history.

• HealthFlex Wellness Points on WebMD – Earn $150 for accumulating at least 150 wellness points by December 31, or $50 for accumulating 100-149 points.

2012 INCENTIVES

Category 2013 PPO B500

RX P1 Single Coverage Family Coverage

$826* $2,132*

Clergy Receiving Equitable Comp Support Single Coverage Family Coverage

$660*

$1,706*

Action Earnings/Savings Timing

Blueprint for Wellness Earn $100 HealthCash each (primary participant and spouse) April 1 – July 31

HealthQuotient (HQ) Save $250 (individual) or $500 (family) on 2013 medical plan

deductible August 1 – September 30

HealthFlex Wellness Points on WebMD

• $150 for 150 wellness points, or

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RETIREE/MEDICARE ELIGIBLE HEALTH BENEFITS REPORT NO. 9

In 2012, the Central Texas Conference (Conference) subsidized Retiree Health Insurance is the Medicare Companion Plan 2, which is inclusive of prescription benefits (RX Plan FX2), through HealthFlex sponsored by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of the United Methodist Church and administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois and Medco.

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS The Conference shares the funding of the Retiree Health Benefit Program for eligible retired participants with the retired clergy and spouses. The Conference Retiree Health Benefit Program assumes participation in Medicare Parts A and B and is designed to extend certain benefits beyond what Medicare pays. The Conference will subsidize the premium for the clergy retiree and his/her eligible spouse if the following service requirements have been met (these rules are in effect for any clergyperson who retires after Annual Conference June, 2002): Service Requirements for Clergy Retiree Health Benefits: At the time of retirement, the clergyperson must have been working in at least a ¾ time appointment as a Full Member of the Central Texas Conference or as a Full Time Local Pastor eligible for retirement per the Discipline and the rules of the Annual Conference. At the time of retirement, the clergyperson must be a member of the Central Texas Conference, serving in a local church or one of its conference-responsible agencies, and they must have at least five (5) years of ministerial service in the Central Texas Conference and ten (10) years of service in the United Methodist Church. A waiver of the five (5) year requirement for service in the Central Texas Conference may be considered by the Central Texas Conference Board of Pensions upon recommendation of the Cabinet.

RETIREE/MEDICARE ELIGIBLE HEALTH PLAN PREMIUMS

HEALTHFLEX MEDICARE COMPANION PLAN PREMIUMS FOR 2012 (PREMIUMS SHOWN ARE MONTHLY AND DO NOT REFLECT SUBSIDY LEVELS)

points

Virgin HealthMiles Quarterly Targets

• $25 per quarter ($100 total for four quarters)

• $50 bonus for reaching all quarterly targets

January – December (quarterly goals issued

every three months)

Category 2012 MEDICARE COMPANION

PLAN 2 Medicare Eligible – Retired (per person) $390 Medicare Eligible – Surviving Spouse $390 Medicare Eligible – Active/MSP Exception (per person) $390


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RETIREE HEALTH PLAN FUNDING

For those eligible clergypersons and their eligible spouses enrolled in the HealthFlex Medicare Companion Plan offered by the Conference who retire January 1, 2008 or after, the Conference will subsidize up to a maximum of 50% of the premium for those retiring at age 65 (or full retirement age) based on their years of ministerial service in the United Methodist Church.

Years of Service (full years) 2012 Subsidy Percentage

0 – 9 0% 10 15% 11 16% 12 17% 13 18% 14 19% 15 20% 16 22% 17 24% 18 26% 19 28% 20 30% 21 32% 22 34% 23 36% 24 38% 25 40% 26 42% 27 44% 28 46% 29 48%

30 or more 50% For those eligible clergypersons and their eligible spouses enrolled in the HealthFlex Medicare Companion Plan offered by the Conference who retired before January 1, 2008, the Conference will continue to subsidize the premium at 50%. Surviving spouses of deceased retired clergy are eligible for the subsidy as long as they are a covered participant at the time of death. A new spouse acquired by a retiree or surviving spouse after retirement is not eligible for retiree benefits through the Conference.

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health care options. These suggestions and concerns have been noted and continually explored to see if they could be incorporated to meet the needs of all retired clergy and their families. We have heard and are prepared to offer our Medicare eligible clergy, their families and surviving spouses with a wonderful new option that will allow us the opportunity to not only honor our commitment to our retirees in the near term but also make the program sustainable for the long term as well. Effective January 1, 2013, the Central Texas Annual Conference and the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits are partnering with Extend Health to provide you with plan advice and enrollment assistance in choosing your Medicare supplemental health coverage and prescription drug plan in the open market. The current coverage you have through the HealthFlex program at the General Board will cease after December 31, 2012. With Extend Health, you will be able to select the type of plan and coverage that you need. Through this new arrangement you will be responsible for paying your premiums, but you will be assisted with premium and out of pocket expenses by the Central Texas Annual Conference through a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funded specifically for you. Only those currently enrolled in a HealthFlex plan at the end of 2012 are eligible for the HRA.

RETIREE/MEDICARE ELIGIBLE HEALTH PLAN FUNDING 2013 For those eligible clergypersons and their eligible spouses, the Conference will fund a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) up to a maximum of $900 per year/per person for early and full retirees based on their years of ministerial service in the United Methodist Church. Surviving spouses of deceased clergy are eligible for the HRA as long as they are a covered participant at the time of death. A new spouse acquired by a retiree or surviving spouse after retirement is not eligible for retiree benefits through the Conference.

Years of Service (full years)

HRA Amount (per year per person)

0-9 $ 0.00 10-19 $300.00 20-29 $600.00

30 or above $900.00

For those eligible clergypersons and their eligible spouses who retired before January 1, 2008, the Conference will fund the HRA at the maximum amount per person.

PRE-65 RETIREE FUNDING 2012 AND 2013 If, at the time of early or full retirement, the clergyperson or spouse is less than 65 years of age and has been covered for five consecutive years under HealthFlex, they are eligible to remain on the active plan. The Conference will partially fund participation in the Conference’s plan for active clergy by discounting the premium $110.00 for single coverage at $220.00 for family coverage only if the same service requirements are met as those who are 65 years of age. Beginning with those retiring June 1, 2012, in 2013 the discount amount will change to equal the amount the person would qualify for through an HRA. Those retiring under the 20 Year Rule would pay the entire cost of the active plan premium until such time as they become Medicare


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eligible and then they would receive an HRA based upon their years of service at the time of retirement if the same service requirements are met. If the service requirements listed above have not been met, then the clergyperson and his or her spouse are responsible for providing for his or her own healthcare from that point forward. For those eligible clergypersons and their eligible spouses who are Pre-65 retirees and who retired before June 1, 2012, the Conference will continue to discount the premium at the 2012 rate of $110.00 for single coverage at $220.00 for family coverage until such time as they become Medicare eligible, then they will receive an HRA equal to their years of service at the time of retirement.

OPTING-OUT AT RETIREMENT If, at the time of retirement, a retiree has Other Employer-sponsored Group Health Coverage (e.g. through a spouse’s employer), he/she may decline retiree coverage and retain the ability to receive retiree health benefits at a future date. If the retiree loses his or her coverage, it is the retiree’s responsibility to notify the Conference within 30 calendar days of loss of other coverage. If this 30-day requirement is not met, the retiree will forfeit the ability to receive retiree health benefits through the Conference at a future date. If an eligible retiree without Other Employer-sponsored Group Health Coverage declines coverage at the time of retirement, the retiree will forfeit the ability to receive retiree health benefits through the Conference at a future date.

MEDICARE SECONDARY PAYER EXCEPTION Beginning January 1, 2009, the Central Texas Conference has elected the exception that allows a multiple employer plan to exempt certain individuals from the Medicare secondary payer rules for the working aged. This election helps reduce costs incurred by the Conference and the overall HealthFlex program. This exception applies to clergy, lay employees and spouses who are 65 years of age or older, entitled to Medicare due to their age, and have coverage under the HealthFlex program through an employer (local church or conference-sponsored entity) who employs fewer than 20 employees. For those individuals affected by the exception, Medicare will be the primary payer of their claims beginning the first day of the month they attain age 65 (or the first of the month following approval from Medicare), even if still an active employee, and the participant will no longer be eligible for coverage under the active plan. In 2012, eligible clergy and clergy spouses will be moved from the active plan over to the Conference subsidized retiree Medicare Companion Plan at that time. The premium will be subsidized at 50% for the first five months of 2012 and then billed in full for the remainder of the year just as with any other active clergy. Beginning in 2013, the eligible clergy person and/or spouse will also be transitioned to Extend Health with an HRA at the maximum amount per person. Upon retirement, if eligible for retiree health benefits, a subsidy in 2012 or an HRA from 2013 forward, will apply based upon years of service at the time of retirement as indicated in the charts above. Eligible lay employees, 65 years of age or older, will be moved from the active plan to the Medicare Companion Plan in 2012, or into the open market with access to Extend Health from 2013 forward, and will be responsible for the entire premium. Lay employees are not eligible for an HRA.


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LAY RETIREE/MEDICARE ELIGIBLE COVERAGE Beginning with a retirement date of January 1, 2009 or later, a lay employee whose active service has ended and who has completed a minimum of five years of continuous and uninterrupted coverage in HealthFlex immediately preceding the date of retirement, may continue with HealthFlex. If, at the time of retirement, the lay employee is less than 65 years of age, they may continue on the active plan. If, at the time of retirement, the lay is employee is 65 years of age or older, they may continue under the Medicare Companion Plan. This will also apply to any eligible family members covered at the time of retirement. The lay employee will be responsible for the entire premium. Surviving spouses of retired, deceased lay employees are eligible for coverage as long as they are a covered participant at the time of death and are responsible for the entire premium. A new spouse acquired by a retiree or surviving spouse after retirement is not eligible for benefits through the Conference. Effective January 1, 2013, the Conference will no longer offer a Medicare health plan through HealthFlex. Lay retirees/spouses who are 65 years of age or older, or those to whom the Medicare Secondary Payer Exception applies, will have access to Extend Health to assist in the move out into the open market but they will be responsible for their entire premium. Lay retirees are not eligible for an HRA.

OPTING-OUT OF SOCIAL SECURITY We continue to have a concern for clergy who may have opted out of the Social Security system. It is imperative that those persons be Medicare eligible when they turn 65, or they likely will not be able to obtain any medical insurance. Some who have opted out may have this eligibility through a spouse, or through enough previous employment. However it should also be noted that eligibility for Social Security disability payments differs from the requirements for retirement and Medicare benefits. If a pastor is considering this course, they should investigate these matters very carefully.

RETIREE AND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE HEALTH PLAN INCENTIVE PROGRAM HealthFlex Incentives: Again in 2012, HealthFlex is using a combination of reward incentives and disincentives to promote good health and encourage participants to be more responsible for their health-related behaviors. The HealthFlex Incentive Program continues to provide financial incentives to HealthFlex participants for participating in the Virgin HealthMiles (VHM) walking program. VHM is a physical activity program brought to HealthFlex participants by HealthFlex and the Center for Health. This program allows participants to earn rewards for making a commitment to improve your health by walking or getting active in other ways. Same as 2011:

• Step 1: Blueprint for Wellness biometric screening (April 1-July 31) – Earn $100 HealthCash. (Pre-65 active plans only.)

• Step 2: HealthQuotient (HQ) online health risk assessment (August 1-September 30) – Avoid paying an extra $250 (individual) or $500 (family) on your 2013 medical deductible. (Pre-65 active plans only.)


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• Must be enrolled in Virgin HealthMiles to earn HealthCash. (Pre-65 active plans only.)

New in 2012:

• Virgin HealthMiles Goals – Earn up to $150 in HealthCash for reaching quarterly HealthMiles targets that are customized to your personal activity history. (Medicare and Pre-65 active plans.)

• HealthFlex Wellness Points on WebMD – Earn $150 for accumulating at least 150 wellness points by December 31, or $50 for accumulating 100-149 points. (Pre-65 active plans only.)

2012 INCENTIVES

Extend Health participants will still be eligible for the Virgin HealthMiles program in 2013 at the incentive levels set by HealthFlex for the 2013 plan year.

GRANT SUPPORT FUND FOR CLERGY REPORT NO. 10

A Support Fund is being established to provide grant money to clergy, and surviving spouses of clergy to assist with catastrophic, unanticipated medical expenses. 1. Grant monies may be available to clergy and surviving spouses of clergy from the

Conference Board’s Consolidated Grant Fund, as well as other available sources. Clergy with unanticipated medical expenses may also qualify for assistance from the Farmers Fund with the General Board of Pension and Health benefits. All grant requests should be sent to the Conference Benefits Officer at the Conference Service Center.

2. Funds and earnings on deposit with the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits shall be restricted for providing clergy benefits programs and funding retiree benefits.

Action Earnings/Savings Active vs. Medicare Timing

Blueprint for Wellness

Earn $100 HealthCash each (primary participant and spouse)

Pre-65 Active Plan April 1 – July 31

HealthQuotient (HQ) Save $250 (individual) or $500 (family) on 2013 medical plan deductible

Pre-65 Active Plan

August 1 – September 30

HealthFlex Wellness Points on WebMD

• $150 for 150 wellness points, or

• $50 for 100-149 wellness points

Pre-65 Active Plan

January 1 – December 31

Virgin HealthMiles Quarterly Targets

• $25 per quarter ($100 total for four quarters)

• $50 bonus for reaching all quarterly targets

Pre-65 Active Plan and Medicare Plan

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RESOLUTION RELATING TO RENTAL-HOUSING ALLOWANCES FOR RETIRED OR MINISTERS ON INCAPACITY LEAVE OF THIS CONFERENCE

REPORT NO. 11 The Central Texas Conference (the “Conference”) adopts the following resolutions relating to rental-housing allowances for active, retired or disabled clergypersons of the Conference: WHEREAS, the religious denomination known as The United Methodist Church (the

“Church”), of which this Conference is a part, has in the past functioned and continues to function through ministers of the gospel (within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 107) who were or are duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed ministers of the Church (“Clergypersons”);

WHEREAS, the practice of the Church and of this Conference was and is to provide active Clergypersons with a parsonage or a rental-housing allowance as part of their gross compensation;

WHEREAS, pensions or other amounts paid to retired and disabled Clergypersons are considered to be deferred compensation and are paid to active, retired and disabled Clergypersons in consideration of previous active service; and

WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has recognized the Conference (or its predecessors) as the appropriate organization to designate a rental-housing allowance for Clergypersons who are or were members of this Conference and are eligible to receive such deferred compensation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: THAT an amount equal to 100% of the pension or disability payments received from

plans authorized under The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (the “Discipline”), which includes all such payments from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (“GBOPHB”), during the year 2013 by each active, retired or disabled Clergyperson who is or was a member of the Conference, or its predecessors, be and hereby is designated as a rental-housing allowance for each such Clergyperson; and

THAT the pension or disability payments to which this rental-housing allowance applies will be any pension or disability payments from plans, annuities, or funds authorized under the Discipline, including such payments from the GBOPHB and from a commercial annuity company that provides an annuity arising from benefits accrued under a GBOPHB plan, annuity, or fund authorized under the Discipline, that result from any service a Clergyperson rendered to this Conference or that an active, retired or disabled Clergyperson of this Conference rendered to any local church, annual conference of the Church, general agency of the Church, other institution of the Church, former denomination that is now a part of the Church, or any other employer that employed the Clergyperson to perform services related to the ministry of the Church, or its predecessors, and that elected to make contributions to, or accrue a benefit under, such a plan, annuity, or fund for such active, retired or disabled Clergyperson’s pension or disability as part of his or her gross compensation.

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amount of the rental-housing allowance designated by the Clergyperson’s employer or other appropriate body of the Church (such as this Conference in the foregoing resolutions) for such year; (2) the amount actually expended by the Clergyperson to rent or provide a home in such year; or (3) the fair rental value of the home, including furnishings and appurtenances (such as a garage), plus the cost of utilities in such year.

SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLAN REPORT NO. 12

PLAN ELIGIBILITY

For the purpose of paying for health care without having to pay taxes on the money which one spends, the Central Texas Conference established a Cafeteria plan under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code for all lay and clergy employees working 1040 hours per year (20 hours per week), who work in our churches, as Conference staff, at Glen Lake Camp and Retreat Center, or who are appointed to conference-responsible extension ministries within the bounds of the Conference.

PLAN FEATURES The Cafeteria Plan has an automatic feature and four optional features. The automatic feature, for which one does not need to fill out an enrollment form, is the exclusion from one’s wages, on a pre-tax basis, one’s medical insurance coverage premium. One needs only to indicate the yearly premium amount on one’s Pastoral Support and Compensation Form and tell one’s treasurer to exclude each month’s premium and send it to the proper address. The four optional features require filling out an enrollment form and paying the proper administrative and posting charges which apply. These are also paid with pre-tax dollars. The optional features one may select to exclude from wages include: 1. Un-reimbursed Medical (URM) Flexible Spending Account up to $5,000 (on a use-

it-or-lose-it basis) through Aflac’s FlexOne. Starting on January 1, 2013, annual health flexible spending account contributions will be limited to $2,500.00 per IRS regulations.

2. Dependent Day Care (DDC) Flexible Spending Account up to $5,000 (for care of dependents under 13 years of age or dependents mentally or physically incapable of self-care, also on a use-it-or-lose-it basis) through Aflac’s FlexOne.

3. Supplemental Medical Policies from Aflac. 4. Supplemental Dental Policies from Aflac.

PLAN ENROLLMENT Enrollment occurs within 30 days of employment and then is offered yearly to all eligible employees. It is important to note that re-enrollment in the Flexible Spending Accounts do not automatically occur or “roll over” into the following year. Each participant must re-enroll in the fall of the previous year for the next year’s participation. The Supplemental Medical and Dental policies will remain in place in subsequent years unless a cancellation form is submitted to the Conference Service Center during the open enrollment period requesting the same. New materials for


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enrollment are available on the Conference website in October of each year for re-enrollment for the following year.

STUDENT LOCAL PASTOR YEARS CREDIT REPORT NO. 13

Pursuant to actions of the 1987 Annual Conference setting forth special guidelines for Pre-82 Student Local Pastor years pension credit, we recommend to this session of Annual Conference that the following be given pension credit for Student Local Pastor years: Rev. Dr. Edwin R. Wadsworth, 2 years; Rev. Gary F. Turner, 1 year.

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 14

In an attempt to better manage and evaluate the risk of our invested funds, we have set up an Investment Committee. This committee, made up of persons with a wide variety of funding and investing experience, will assist the Conference Board of Pensions in clearly defining its purpose and financial requirements and develop investment goals and strategies, funding policies and other operational guidelines in an effort to better maximize the investment potential of our funds.

SUSTENTATION FUND REPORT NO. 15

By action of the 2007 Annual Conference a sustentation fund was established as part of the benefit program through the Annual Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits. The fund represents a tangible expression of a collegial relationship among clergy under appointment in the Conference to provide transitional aid. The fund is to provide needed resources and temporary financial assistance to clergy and to assist local congregations in times of clergy transition. In order to maintain confidentiality, resources from the Sustentation Fund may be used with the recommendation of the Cabinet for: 1. Vocational counseling for clergy exiting ordained ministry. 2. Temporary salary and/or benefit support for clergy under suspension or exiting

ministry. 3. Special assessment and intervention strategies to restore clergy to effectiveness. 4. Provision of interim ministry supply. 5. Support of a crisis response team for congregations/church staffs in times of

crisis. 6. Other unique needs to support clergy effectiveness/clergy families. In the case of clergy going on Leave of Absence, the Cabinet, Executive Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry and/or the clergy session of members in full connection in accordance with ¶354.1 may approve resources from the Sustentation Fund for use. In the case of clergy taking Honorable Location or Administrative Location, resources from the Sustentation Fund may be used upon recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry in accordance with ¶359.1 and ¶363.3 b)(4), respectively.


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The Board of Ordained Ministry or its Executive Committee may also make a request to the Cabinet for the use of Sustentation Fund resources in other situations to provide resources or transitional support for clergy. The Sustentation Fund will not be billed in 2013. As a point of information, the funds are underwritten with an amount of .25% of the total Annual Conference plan compensation collected from CTC churches through the connectional ministry budget of the Conference.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONFERENCE RELATED STRUCTURES/ENTITIES INSURANCE

The Board of Trustees takes seriously its responsibility to verify that the Conference Insurance coverage is current. To that end, a review of all the Conference insurance policies has been completed, and we are satisfied that the Conference insurance coverage’s are adequate. The Conference continues to offer our churches the opportunity to participate in a group policy for Workers Compensation, Employee Liability, and Directors and Officers Insurance. This coverage is available through Roach, Howard, Smith, and Barton in Fort Worth at 1-800-295-6607. Churches often find that lower rates can be obtained through this Group Plan; therefore, we encourage our churches to consider this insurance option.

CHURCH INSURANCE COVERAGE Conference policy requires that each church in the charge carry adequate property, liability and Workers’ Compensation Insurance on pastors and other employees. If a pastor (or other worker) receives a work-related injury, health insurance will not pay on what should be a worker’s compensation claim. In addition, regular liability insurance will not pay or protect a church against such a gap in coverage. Please, if you do not have workers’ compensation coverage, check with our Conference agent, Roach, Howard, Smith and Barton (1-800-295-6607) in Fort Worth, or any agent of your choosing. We encourage churches to survey the insurance coverage that they now have and compare it with new policies and new carriers. We remind churches that a required part of Charge Conference reporting is a report from the Trustees, which lists insurance coverage and deed recordings.

CONFERENCE ELECTRIC AGGREGATE PLAN Electric utilities in the state of Texas were deregulated effective January 1, 2002. Deregulation offered the opportunity for the churches of the Central Texas Conference to join together to purchase electricity. All of the churches of the conference have been invited to participate in this effort. To date approximately 250 CTC entities have enrolled and the program continues to be beneficial with the benefits of achieving scale, the ability to anticipate costs in budgeting, and protection against the volatility of natural gas prices and future cost increases. The current contract concludes June 30, 2013, and we have already negotiated an extension at a further reduction of 30% reduction in cost.


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Conference Service Center Office Relocation

BACKGROUND In the fall of 2007, it became obvious to staff and the members of the Board that the present facility that houses the offices of the Annual Conference would require considerable renovation in preparation for hosting the General Conference. The sum of $ 50,000 was authorized for the renovation of the Bishop’s suite and the cabinet conference room. In addition there were projects that involved landscaping and painting the interior of the facility. It was noted that substantial additional work would be necessary because of the age of the building and the heating and cooling unit as well as a reconfiguration of the air handling duct work. An outside consultant was authorized to explore our options. As shared at the 2010 Annual Conference a facility study was performed by the firm of Hahnfeld, Hoffer and Stanford. Their report indicated that our options included reconfiguring our present facility by adding a second story and perhaps a parking garage; relocating to an existing building; or building a new facility at another site. That annual conference adopted a tentative recommendation pending the action of the Called Session of the Annual Conference, that we name a task force and relocate to either an existing building or build a new structure at some site other than the present location and that we sell the existing building. At the November 2011 Called Session the Exodus Project was approved and the Conference Service Center task force began its work to bring a new Service Center Office recommendation.

TASK FORCE Following a discussion with Bishop Mike Lowry, where he shared his vision for the proposed facility, the Task Force developed a list of requirements for the new location. Those requirements (in no order) were:

1. Technology & Communications availability Handicap Accessibility 2. Operational Efficiency 3. Ease of access 4. Adaptable for future staff and use 5. Affordability 6. Approximately 15,000 - 18,000 square feet 7. Available to largest # of churches & church population 8. Meeting, training & worship space 9. 1 hour from major airport or closer 10. Adequate parking for capacity of facility 11. Near-by restaurants and hotels

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INFORMATION FOR THE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CONFERENCE SERVICE CENTER OFFICE RELOCATION

Our current facility is 58 years old. As systems wear out, such as the heating and air conditioning equipment, parts are no longer available when needed and must be fabricated at considerable cost. Further, our use of the building is limited by space and configuration. Estimates to bring the equipment up to date and reconfigure to provide for current needs range from $675,000 (an estimate in 1998) to an estimated $950,000. Even with the reconfiguration, we would not have adequate space for large meetings (50 or more people). Following the recommendations of the consultants (p.18 Addendum), more than 40 possible sites, including the current real estate on Bailey Avenue, were considered as prospects for the Service Center. Texas Wesleyan University, has supplied a large number of clergy over the years to the Central Texas Annual Conference, and an even greater number of dedicated lay persons. The University has offered to build a 15,000 square foot facility designed to meet our specific needs, as part of the Rosedale Redevelopment project across from the new main entrance to the University Campus. The Service Center portion of the project is projected to cost $2.9 million, including a maintenance endowment. The Annual Conference will execute a ten year prepaid lease in the amount of 1.0 million dollars, which we expect to gain from the sale of our property on Bailey Avenue. We will pay for our utilities and the insurance on our contents. We will maintain our own internal equipment (telephones, computers, and audio visual devices). The university will be responsible for maintaining the building. For large gatherings we will have the facilities of historic Poly United Methodist Church and TWU available to us. There may be a nominal sum paid for additional utilities and liability for large and or extended meetings. While the current rate for lease of comparable commercial space in the same block of Rosedale is $14.00 per square foot, per year, the rent for the Conference will be around $6.75 per foot, per year for the initial 10 year period (prepaid). At the end of ten years, the Conference would have the right of first refusal and the amount of the rent would be adjusted for changes in the economy. While we feel that the financial arrangement is a benefit to both the Annual Conference and the University, the opportunity to renew, rebuild, and strengthen the historic ties between the church and the school is an even greater benefit. On the following pages you will find other background information, the resolution, and a list of the building committee.

CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE SERVICE CENTER IS ON THE MOVE DR. RANDY WILD* AND VANCE MORTON**

5/8/2012 After years of studies and meetings and reports and recommendations and location surveys and votes and discussions and…the Central Texas Conference Service

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Center Relocation Task Force is finally one vote away from being ready to make its official recommendation to Annual Conference as to where to move the Service Center. “Huh? What? We’re moving the Service Center, when did that happen?” If that is your first reaction to the paragraph above, it is quite understandable as this has been a move in the works for the last several years. As such, we thought that before the task force announces its recommendation in the next few days, it might be a good idea to refresh your memory as to all that has transpired to get us here. The origination of this action can be traced back to the fall of 2007. Now that may not seem like all that long ago, but to put in context, in 2007, only the most bleeding-edge technophiles with money to burn possessed an iPhone. As the conference made preparations to host the 2008 General Conference of The United Methodist Church, it was decided to give the conference offices in downtown Fort Worth a $50,000 facelift in expectations of hosting many extra meetings and dignitaries during General Conference. The offices were originally purchased for the conference in October 1987. During the pre-General Conference spruce up, several not-so cosmetic issues with the building were discovered. Issues like…

• a faulty roof and lack of sufficient drainage; • an antiquated and deteriorating HVAC (heating and air conditioning) system; • inadequate electrical systems; and • non-compliance with the American Disability Act.

In response to these findings, the Central Texas Conference Board of Trustees commissioned an architectural and design firm to analyze the situation and recommend all available and responsible options for the building. In December of 2009, the firm presented the following five options to the trustees:

1. Add a second floor to the existing building ($6,000,000*); 2. Expand horizontally across the city alley ($2,820,197*); 3. Demolish existing building and rebuild on current location ($4,975,503*); 4. Update and repair existing building ($2,062,989*); 5. Relocate ($?,???,???*).

*indicates the estimated cost of each option in 2009 dollars. The U.S. has an annual inflation rate average of 6.9 percent since 2009, though it is not certain that applies to question marks. After studying these findings and figuring in the need for an increased and more efficient workspace for the conference staff, the trustees recommended to the 2010 Annual Conference that relocation was the best option for the conference. That recommendation was voted on and approved by the 2010 Annual Conference. Later that year, when the Exodus Project was officially sanctioned during the called special session of the Annual Conference in November 2010, the Central Texas Conference Service Center Relocation Task Force officially began its work to determine the new





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location of the Service Center. A task that has been quite the wilderness journey of its own – a journey best chronicled once the task force announces its final recommendation in the next few days.

CTCSC RELOCATION TASK FORCE RECOMMENDS TWU CAMPUS EARL WOOD, CHAIR

5/17/2012 In our ctcumc.org report from May 8 we told you that the Central Texas Conference Service Center Relocation Task Force (try fitting that on a T-Shirt or logo) was days away from making its final recommendation as to where to move the Conference Service Center (CTCSC). That recommendation has been made to and accepted by the CTC Board of Trustees; and that recommendation is that the service center moves into a new building being erected on the expanded campus of Texas Wesleyan University. The expanded campus at TWU is a cornerstone of a multi-million revitalization project in east Fort Worth. The Board of Trustees has issued its formal recommendation to the Annual Conference (as stated in the Addendum to the Preliminary Journal) to approve the move. Just as it served well to remind us of the wilderness journey we’ve been on since 2007 that got us to this recommendation, here is a little more background as to what went into the task force’s decision to recommend TWU. The relocation task force explored and reviewed 17 existing church sites, 23 commercial office buildings and myriad parcels of undeveloped land with an eye on building a new structure. Each site was reviewed with the following requirements as set forth by the Annual Conference, the Board of Trustees and Bishop Lowry (the following are not in order of importance).

• Proximity and availability to largest number of conference churches • Abundant access to necessary technology and communications

resources • Operational efficiency • Ease of access and compliance with ADA laws • Adaptability and Affordability • Approximately 15,000 – 18,000 sq. ft. • Adequate meeting, training and worship space • Maximum of one hour from a major airport • Adequate parking • Near-by restaurants and hotels

In addition to the guidelines above, it was also a goal of the task force to select a new location for the CTCSC without the need for a conference-wide capital funds campaign. None of the sites reviewed met all of the above guidelines and requirements. One of the building sites considered was on the campus of TWU. While that initial building was rejected along with the others, an additional option – a plan to build a new building on the expanded campus – was brought forth. During a number of exploratory conversations between the president of the Board of Trustees and the president of Texas Wesleyan University, it became obvious that the possibility of moving the CTCSC into a new building on the expanded TWU campus would have tangible benefits for both the conference and the school as well as create unique synergies between the CTC, TWU and the United Methodist Church.

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RESOLUTION RECITALS

In the Fall of 2007, it became obvious to staff and the members of the Board of Trustees of the Central Texas Conference (the "Conference) that the present building that houses the offices of the Conference were suffering from deferred maintenance and would require considerable renovation in preparation for hosting the General Conference. The sum of $50,000 was authorized for the renovation of the Bishop's suite and the cabinet conference room. In addition there were projects that involved landscaping and painting the interior of the building. It was noted that substantial additional work was also necessary because of the age of the building. Among other things, the heating and cooling unit needed repair or replacement as well as a reconfiguration of the air handling duct work. An outside consultant was authorized to explore our options. As shared at the 2010 Annual Conference, a building study was performed by the firm of Hahnfeld, Hoffer and Stanford. Their report indicated that the Conference options included restoring and reconfiguring the Conference's present building by adding a second story and perhaps a parking garage; relocating to an existing building; or constructing a new building at another site. The 2010 Annual Conference adopted a tentative recommendation pending the action of the Called Session of the Annual Conference, that a task force be named, that the Conference relocate to either an existing building or construct a new building at some site other than the present location and that the Conference sell the existing building. At the November 2010 Called Session the Exodus Project was approved and the Board of Trustees was authorized to appoint a task force. Following the Called Session, the Board of Trustees authorized and appointed a Task Force including members from various geographical regions and constituencies of the Conference. The Task Force as a whole and smaller groups of the Task Force visited and reviewed every new site that was suggested.

TASK FORCE Following a discussion with Bishop Mike Lowry, where he shared his vision for the proposed building, the Task Force developed a list of requirements for the new location. Those requirements (in no order) were:

1. Technology & communications availability. 2. Operational efficiency. 3. Ease of access. 4. Adaptable for future staff and future uses. 5. Affordability. 6. Approximately 15,000 - 18,000 square feet 7. Available to largest # of churches 8. Meeting, training & worship space. 9. No more than1 hour from major airport. 10. Adequate parking for capacity of building. 11. Near-by restaurants and hotels. 12. Handicap accessibility.


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THE SEARCH The Task Force explored 17 existing church sites, 23 other commercial or office complex buildings, and several parcels of raw and developed land on which to build. None of the prospective locations met all of the guidelines. In addition to the other guidelines, the Conference sought to achieve the goal of acquiring a new building without a Conference-wide capital funds campaign. One of the building sites considered was on the campus of Texas Wesleyan University. It was discovered that, coincidentally, T.W.U. was already contemplating a new building on its expanded campus.

THE BEST OPTION In a number of exploratory conversations between the president of the Conference Board of Trustees and the President of Texas Wesleyan University, the possibility developed that a new building might be constructed by the University on its campus for the use of the Conference. The preliminary proposal (herein after the "Project") provides: 1. The Conference would deposit the net proceeds (up to $1,000,000) of the sale of

the present building located on Bailey Avenue in Fort Worth (estimated to be approximately one million dollars*) as prepaid rent on a ten year lease.

2. The Conference, under the leadership of the Bishop, would support the efforts of

the University to secure additional gifts of approximately one million, nine hundred thousand dollars necessary to construct the building and create a maintenance endowment.

In addition to the tangible benefits to both the Conference and the University, the Project will create additional synergies between the Conference, the University, and Poly United Methodist Church. The Board of Trustees has approved and accepted the recommendations of the Task Force. The Board of Trustees and the Council on Finance and Administration have recommended that the Conference approve the Project. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Central Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church assembled in Waco, Texas this sixth day of June, 2012, as follows:

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That the Annual Conference, under the leadership of the Bishop, support the effort of the University to secure additional gifts of approximately one million, nine hundred thousand dollars necessary to construct the new building and create a maintenance endowment; That the Board of Trustees be given the authority to sell the Conference's existing property on Bailey Avenue and use the funds in an amount not exceeding one million dollars to fund the prepaid lease with Texas Wesleyan University. That the Board of Trustees may execute any contract, deed, bill of sale, mortgage, or other necessary written instrument needed to implement this resolution. Building Committee: Chairperson: Steve McIver

Carl Stenger * Wayne Matthews Janet Jones * Walt Milner Sylvester Key * Dennis Rejcek Earl Wood * Cynthia Rives Debra Crumpton Randy Wild

* Member of the Original Task Force

SALE OF DISTRICT PARSONAGES Also pursuant to the Exodus Project we sold two of the former District Parsonages, the Waxahachie District Parsonage and the Brownwood District Parsonage.

LANDMARK POLICY Pursuant to the 2008 Book of Discipline ¶2512.7, the “Establishment of Annual Conference Policy with Regard to Government Landmark Efforts to Designate Church Owned Property as Landmarks”, policy was approved at the 2011 Annual Conference Session. We offer it again for information purposes.

CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Pursuant to the necessity of the Conference to have a policy with regard to voluntary or governmental efforts to designate church owned property as landmarks this brief explanation of the types of historic designations is being provided.

HISTORIC MARKERS/DESIGNATIONS IN THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

• The United Methodist Historic Site Marker is a subject/educational designation

marker that has no limitations on use of the church structure or changes to it. Even if the church were to move, the marker goes with.

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UMC or its antecedents and must have distinctive historic interest and value for the denomination as a whole. However, the General Commission on Archives and History has no direct control over the administration, interpretation, and preservation of Heritage Landmarks but it does have guidelines to maintaining the integrity of the landmark which if breached could simply result in the Heritage Landmark status being revoked.

HISTORIC MARKERS/DESIGNATIONS FROM THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION OR

LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES OR ORGANIZATIONS • THC Subject Markers are educational in nature and reveal aspects of local

history important to a community or region such as church congregations, schools, events and individuals. Subject markers are placed at sites that have historical associations with the topic but no legal restriction is placed on the use of the property or site. THC requests they be notified if the marker is relocated.

• Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks are awarded to structures deemed worthy of preservation for their historical and architectural significance. It is a legal designation and comes with a measure of protection. The designated structure must give 60 days’ written notice before any alterations are made to the structure as well as other limitations.

• Public Organizational/Association Designation Landmark Status may well serve community historical, cultural or architectural purposes but depending on their own criteria and restrictions may substantially restrain the use, transformation and transferability of any church owned property that has been so designated. These limitations will be dictated by the governing body regardless of whether entered into voluntarily or involuntarily.

CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERNCE LANDMARK DESIGNATION POLICY

This policy is established pursuant to the 2008 Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church as follows – “Establishment of Annual Conference Policy with Regard to Governmental Efforts to Designate Church-Owned Property as Landmarks – The board, after consultation with the conference commission on archives and history, or alternate structure, shall develop a policy for an annual conference response, on behalf of any local church, church-related agency, or district or annual conference board of trustees located within the bounds of the annual conference, to any governmental effort to designate a property held in trust for the benefit of The United Methodist Church (¶2501) by any such board of trustees as a cultural, historical or architectural landmark.” (¶2512.7 of the 2008 Book of Discipline)

WHEREAS, the Conference Board of Trustees is the designated agency to intervene and take all necessary legal steps to safeguard and protect the interests and rights of the Annual Conference anywhere and in all matters relating to property and rights of property of any of its local churches and church-related agencies. (2008 Book of Discipline ¶2501, ¶2512.4)


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WHEREAS, landmark designation of property by a public or governmental body, or other non-profit organization may well serve important cultural, historical, architectural or other community purposes, but it may also substantially restrain the use, transformation and transferability of any church-owned property so designated. Whether voluntary or involuntary on the part of the church property owner, landmark status thus results in a transfer or sale of property under The Book of Discipline.

WHEREAS, the Conference Commission on Archives and History has been duly consulted, and whereas, in addition, this policy cannot conflict with the recognition of United Methodist Sites and Landmarks as provided in ¶1712 of The Book of Discipline.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, at the earliest opportunity following notification or receipt of information that voluntary or involuntary landmark status efforts may affect its property, a local church or church-related agency in the Central Texas Conference shall notify the Conference Treasurer or Conference Chancellor, who in turn shall notify the resident Bishop and the District Superintendent in whose district the property is located.

If the local church or church-related agency desires to cooperate voluntarily with landmark status for its property, the church or agency shall obtain an approval vote of the Conference Board of Trustees who shall confer with the Bishop prior to or during its deliberations. The local church or agency shall then comply with the provisions on sale or transfer of property (as applicable) of The Book of Discipline, including the convening of any required meeting or charge conference. In the event of efforts to landmark involuntarily property owned by a local church or church-related agency, the Conference Board of Trustees may in their discretion assist local churches and church-related agencies in responding to such efforts, and may intervene and take such measures as appropriate to protect the interests of The United Methodist Church in the property in question.

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF LANDMARK DESIGNATION Generally speaking, landmark designation seeks to preserve some historic, cultural, architectural or other similar aspect of a building or defined geological area. Government bodies and non-profit organizations at the federal, state and local levels are involved in these efforts. Landmark status can be voluntary or involuntary on the part of the property owner. A typical example of voluntary landmark status is when a government body and a property owner agree to preserve some architectural façade or historic feature of a building. The owner agrees to a perpetual easement restricting future use and development rights on the building and property in exchange for the governmental body’s payment of money and extension of tax credits to the owner. Involuntary landmark status typically occurs at the state and local level when a government body designates a defined geographical area as a historic or cultural district. The restrictions on the property vary from district to district, and compliance with the restrictions can be voluntary or mandatory. In all cases, the decision on whether to permit a use or expansion request is beyond the control of the property owner. There may be tax incentives for a property’s location within a district.


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Property owners may feel that landmark designation is an honor, or that a historic district or neighborhood is a positive part of urban life. However, as a practical matter, there may be many negatives to landmark status. Chief among these are the scope and nature of the restraints on use, transformation and transferability of the property. The Legal Department of the General Council on Finance and Administration generally advises against obtaining voluntary landmark status of property owned by local churches or church-related agencies. “In summary, church organizations need to be extremely careful before making any decision that its property would be enhanced in any way by landmark status. Landmark status may be desirable in certain limited circumstances. However, landmark status can drastically limit the availability and allocation of resources and severely restrict a church’s freedom to make its own decisions about important issues, including how it practices its faith.” (GCFA Legal Manual, V-March 18, March 2005.) From the standpoint of property owned in trust for The United Methodist Church, landmark status may very well prevent a local church from transforming the donations given in the past into new structures or establishments for United Methodist use or enjoyment in the future. Further, the tax benefits available to private property owners are generally worthless to a church since a church does not usually pay income or real estate taxes. Certainly, each landmark status effort needs to be assessed on its own merits, and there may be instances where landmark status is in the best interests of both the public and the church organization. However, generally speaking, landmark designation should be discouraged.


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SEXUAL ETHICS POLICY FOR PROFESSING MEMBERS OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

REGARDING HARASSMENT OF CLERGY APPOINTED TO THE LOCAL CHURCH PRESENTED JUNE 2011, BY CTC CABINET

STATEMENT OF POLICY

A Professing Member of the Central Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church shall not engage in harassment, including but not limited to sexual and/or gender harassment of clergy (¶¶ 605.8 and 2702.3 in the 2008 Book of Discipline).

THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION All persons are created by God. God intends all persons to have worth and dignity in their relationships. We are one connected body, and when one part of the body is injured physically, emotionally or spiritually, the entire body is rendered less than God intended. Misconduct of a sexual nature of any kind violates a person’s wholeness and is an unjust use of status and power and a sinful behavior against God and one another. The Scripture witnesses to a God who brings about justice, mercy and grace. The Church is called to express God’s love in concrete actions of compassion and healing for all people.

DEFINITIONS 1. Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment is a form of sexual misconduct and is

defined in the Social Principles as “any unwanted sexual advance or demand, verbal or physical that is reasonably perceived by the recipient as demeaning, intimidating or coercive. Sexual harassment must be understood as an exploitation of a power relationship rather than as an exclusively sexual issue” (2008 Book of Discipline, ¶ 161). Sexual harassment of clergy includes, but is not limited to the creation of a hostile or abusive environment which undermines the ministry of the clergy person serving within the appointment. (2008 Book of Discipline, ¶ 2702.3). Behaviors considered sexual harassment can include “unwanted sexual jokes, repeated advances, touching, displays or comments that insult, degrade, or sexually exploit women, men, elders, children or youth” (2008 Book of Resolutions, page 135). Sexual harassing behaviors may be in person or by phone, e-mail, texting, and social networking sites.

2. Power: Clergy are generally considered to be in positions of power due to their professional role as spiritual leaders within a church. There are, however, situations in which professing members of a church have the power to create a hostile or abusive environment which undermines the ministry of the clergy person serving within the appointment to the local church. Some of those situations are related to gender, race, age, wealth, education, and status within the community.

3. Sexual Abuse: Sexual abuse means unwanted physical conduct of a sexual nature, sexual contact or sexualized behavior and may include, by example, touching, fondling, other physical contact and sexual relations.

4. Sexual Misconduct: The 2008 Book of Discipline identifies sexual misconduct as a chargeable offense for clergy (¶2702.1) and for lay (¶ 2702.3).


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MAKING A COMPLAINT Clergy and other persons who have knowledge of a possible violation of this policy by a Professing Member may report the same to the chairperson of Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee and District Superintendent. Upon receipt of any complaint, the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee with the guidance of the Conference Consultant and District Superintendent will investigate, consider any response, and take action to seek a just resolution.

PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING, INVESTIGATING, AND RESOLVING VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY

The clergy person who feels harassed by a lay person is encouraged to use the following procedures. If the offending behavior and complaint is sexual abuse or sexual misconduct then the immediate procedure is a formal complaint as outlined in the Book of Discipline ¶ 2703.4. Identifying sexual or gender harassment depends on a determination of what a reasonable person would perceive as unacceptable. It is important to resolve complaints confidentially and, if possible, informally.

INITIAL RESOLUTION PROCESS Clergy are responsible for establishing and maintaining clear boundaries of professional conduct. Therefore, a clergy person should respond immediately and clearly to the harasser that such behavior is unwelcome and uncomfortable If the behavior continues: o Avoid being alone with the harasser. o Keep accurate records of the harassing behavior. o Contact the Chair of the Staff Parish Relations Committee (if the Chair of SPRC is

the harasser then contact the District Superintendent directly). o Notify the District Superintendent to begin the informal process for complaint

resolution. The District Superintendent will contact the Central Texas Conference Consultant who will meet with the chair of SPRC (or person designated) to explain the informal process and introduce two advisors.

INFORMAL RESOLUTION PROCESS After meeting with the Conference Consultant the chair of SPRC (or a person designated) and the two advisors the intervention team will form and will meet separately with the clergy person and with the accused. The purpose of the meeting is to: o Determine if the complaint is valid or a miscommunication and a

misunderstanding. o Ask the accused to make an appropriate written statement to the clergy person.

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If the clergy person finds the response satisfactory then the complaint will be considered as resolved and the District Superintendent will be notified of the result. If the response of the accused is not satisfactory or the accused refuses to respond, then the complaint will move to the formal process and the District Superintendent and Staff Parish Relations Committee will be notified that a formal process of complaint has been initiated. At any point during the informal process the clergy person, the accused or the SPRC committee may request in writing to the District Superintendent a formal resolution process.

FORMAL RESOLUTION PROCESS If the District Superintendent determines that the process outlined above has been followed and the complaint is not resolved, then the District Superintendent will appoint a committee on investigation according to ¶ 2703.4 in the 2008 Book of Discipline. The final decision of the committee will be communicated in writing to the clergy person, the accused and the Staff Parish Committee.

CENTRAL TEXAS METHODIST FOUNDATION REPORT OF 2011

PATRICIA SPRAYBERRY-HALL Central Texas Methodist Foundation

Balance Sheet

31-Dec-11 Cash

169,769

Investments

Raymond James MM 4,283

Raymond James Short 665,577

Raymond James Income 189,092

Raymond James Growth 190,946

Heartspring Foundation Diversified 3,091,192

Heartspring Foundation Growth Stock 553,633

Heartspring Foundation Fixed Income 782,797

Texas Methodist Foundation 7198 2,736,033

Texas Methodist Foundation 7403 295,518

Legacy Permanent 2,171,810

American Funds-Elliott/Page Unitrust 66,501

Capital Services-Elliott/Page Unitrust 32,706

Account Receivable Wilson Estate 1,577

Note Receivable-Ortiz/Ferrill 11,434

Net Investments 10,962,868

Miscellaneous Assets

Life Estate Property 3

Notes Receivable 10,418,530

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Net Misc. Assets 10,685,739

Property & Equipment

Land/Building 297,895

Auto

45,742

Furniture/Equipment 228,468

Accumulated Depreciation -425,501

Net Property/Equip 146,604

Total Assets $21,795,211

Liabilities & Capital

Managed Fund Payables 4,464

CTMF Note Payable 206,106

Net Liabilities 210,570

Fund Balances

CP Pool

12,038,198

Temporarily Restricted 8,025,096

Net Fund Balances 20,063,294

Unrestricted Fund Equity -1,389,579

Permanently Restricted 2,910,926

Total Capital 1,521,347

Total Liabilities & Capital $21,795,211

For 53 years, the Central Texas Methodist Foundation has celebrated the generosity of many individuals who entrusted their estate giving plans to the care of CTMF. Our mission of promoting good stewardship and to assist in planned gift arrangements has in turn benefited many churches and ministries in carrying out their gracious ministries. We are grateful for this magnificent journey and for the generous stewards whose gifts we have administered. Coinciding with the retirement of Pat Sprayberry-Hall in May of 2011, earnest discussion with the Texas Methodist Foundation led to the consideration of joining our foundations. In addition to offering similar services, the two foundations share a common purpose of helping to bring about the world God imagines through assisting United Methodist churches, institutions and individuals with a variety of financial and leadership resources. It is with great pride that the news has been shared that the Central Texas Methodist Foundation and the Texas Methodist Foundation have combined resources under the name of the Texas Methodist Foundation. While the prayerful discussions between the foundations spanned many months, the official action of the Central Texas Methodist Foundation was taken at the December 13, 2011 meeting of the Board of Directors.


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The official closing documents for the transaction that combined the foundations were signed February 16, 2012, and the Texas Methodist Foundation assumed the majority of CTMF’s assets and liabilities. The total assets for the newly combined organization exceed $400 million. We wish to acknowledge with deep appreciation the generosity of the Texas Methodist Foundation staff and Directors in assuming the majority of the assets and liabilities of the Central Texas Methodist Foundation. It is gratifying to know that all of the CTMF investors and borrowers will be served with an even higher level of stability, as well as opportunities for future growth. Under the original name of the Foundation for the Central Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., there will be a continuation of a limited operation of the former CTMF to carry out responsibilities for certain assets. This operation will be limited, and will no longer include making church loans, offering investments, conducting programs or counsel in planned giving. All of these services are very capably provided by the Texas Methodist Foundation. The unaudited financial statements of the Central Texas Methodist Foundation for the year ending December 31, 2011 follow. On behalf of the Directors and the staff of the Central Texas Methodist Foundation, please accept our gratitude for your support for these many years, and please join us in celebrating the joining of the CTMF and the Texas Methodist Foundation.

Central Texas Methodist Foundation Income Statement

For Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011 Church Loan Income 423,991 Investment Pool Income 158,168 Realized/Gain(Loss) -1,168,362 Unrealized/Gain(Loss) 1,143,014 Administration Fee Income 55,035 Estate Admin Fee Income 2,693 Campaign Fee Income 962 Miscellaneous Income 1,255 Gift Income 1,426 Total Revenue $618,182

CP Directed Expense -301,994 Operating Expense -303,745 Depreciation Expense -19,389 Total Expense ($625,128)

Net Income ($6,946)


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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTRAL TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. RICHARD REED, SECRETARY

WHEREAS the initiation of discussion by our Foundation with the leadership

of the Texas Methodist Foundation for the potential of joining our organizations together has been graciously met with openness, and;

WHEREAS the prayerful discussions between the leaders of both organizations have spanned a year of learning, diligent examination and discovery of the potential for joining, and;

WHEREAS the generosity of the Texas Methodist Foundation, as expressed through its President Thomas L. Locke in the pursuit of the best pathway to joining the organizations led to an offer by Texas Methodist Foundation to acquire substantially all of the assets and liabilities of the Central Texas Methodist Foundation, and;

WHEREAS the transaction for the acquisition was official as of February 16, 2012, and it is the desire of the Directors of the Central Texas Methodist Foundation to gratefully acknowledge the magnanimous acts, words and deeds of the Staff and the Directors of the Texas Methodist Foundation in joining our organizations, and;

WHEREAS the investors, donors, and borrowers, as United Methodist churches and as individuals, who entrusted the care of their money, benevolent objectives, and aspirations of advancing Christ’s Church through CTMF services are now very admirably served through the Texas Methodist Foundation, and;

WHEREAS the Texas Methodist Foundation is the largest United Methodist Foundation in the United States, we recognize its rise to such prominence in our church’s many ministries is due largely to the efforts of the staff and Directors in holding fast in its purpose “to empower the church in the achievement of her God-appointed missions.”

THEREFORE, it is our prayer that the God of all generosity continue to richly bless the Texas Methodist Foundation mission and ministry.

Unanimously adopted by the Board of Directors of the Central Texas Methodist Foundation this the 1st day of May of 2012.

LYDIA PATTERSON INSTITUTE SOCORRO DE ANDA, PRESIDENT

It is my pleasure to submit this report to the Bishop and members of the conference with great appreciation for your love, support and prayers as we work together to do God’s work on the border. Lydia Patterson Institute is a true representation of the meaning of connectionalism as proclaimed by the United Methodist Church. Together, with every member of this conference and beyond, we have just entered into the 99th year of ministry with underprivileged young men and women on the US-Mexican border. Life on the border is a daily challenge. In the last few years, our students have lived some of the most horrifying experiences that one can imagine. Some have lost members of their families, including one or both of their parents. Most have experienced assaults, kidnappings, and death and violence on the streets. The


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character of our students is such that in spite of all, they still manage to smile. They have faced the situation with courage and faith. They have remained focused on their school, and they constantly thank Lydia Patterson and the United Methodist Church for bringing them hope and a place of refuge where they feel safe. They are grateful for the spiritual encouragement they receive here, and continually talk about Lydia Patterson as their mean for survival. Their goal is to graduate and go to college. Again, thanks to the support of our United Methodist colleges and universities, 95% of our students are reaching that dream. Last year, the United Methodist colleges and universities awarded more than $1 Million in scholarships to our students alone. After two years of drops in enrollment as a result of the violence and the economy across the border, we recovered our students this year. With so many parents out of work, we doubled the number of work scholarships in order to keep the students in school. It is at times like these when the faith of our supporters becomes most evident. We are thankful to United Methodist individuals and churches that went beyond paying for their apportionments to provide for one or more scholarships to save our students. Many in your conference were among those who made the difference, and we are extremely grateful. The work of Lydia Patterson goes beyond providing a good education to the students. It is about preparing leaders for the church and forming disciples for Jesus Christ and the transformation of the world. The lay ministry program has grown from 5 students to 95 this year. Students continue to serve churches locally and throughout the jurisdiction. Many are now in seminary; others are in the process for ordination; and some are youth leaders, Bible teachers, choir directors, or maybe even leading small churches. Through this program, we hope to comply with the needs of the church as well as change the lives of many, including ours. The support of our United Methodist friends is evident in their recognition of our work. At times it is expressed in visits to our campus. Last summer we hosted the 40th anniversary of MARCHA who returned to celebrate in the place where the organization was born. We were also honored by the visit of the College of Bishops who undoubtedly committed their total support. Work teams, mission groups, individuals, and everyone coming to share a meal with our students, is a new spark of hope for them. We will soon be celebrating our Centennial Anniversary. Among the numerous events planned for the year 2013, is the publishing of the Lydia Patterson history. As a guiding light and beacon among the missions of the United Methodist Church, it is only right that its past be properly recorded. Plans are also in place to launch a capital campaign to rebuild our campus and place Lydia Patterson among those ministries of the United Methodist Church that will continue God’s work for another 100 years. As we approach this memorable date, we offer our words of gratitude and ask for your continued prayers for the safety of our students and continued success of our ministry.

MOUNT SEQUOYAH CENTER, INC. LAMAR PETTUS, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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individuals as well as the conferences from Texas, Mount Sequoyah continues to serve the United Methodist Church as a place for spiritual reflection, renewal and growth. The support, prayers, and gifts of time and money by the Central Texas Conference are appreciated. In November 2011 Dr. John and Mrs. Sheri Altland, the Executive Directors, submitted their resignations to pursue other opportunities. The Board is grateful for their contributions to Mount Sequoyah over the past seven years. Lamar Pettus, a Trustee of Mount Sequoyah and Chair of Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Conference, is serving as Interim Executive Director. Lamar and his wife, Donna, are retired attorneys. Lamar is keenly aware of the needs and the business of Mount Sequoyah. Lamar has a 30 year history of active participation and service at the local, District, and Conference levels. With the generous financial assistance of the Arkansas Methodist Foundation, the Board employed The Alban Institute, a consulting firm, to evaluate its operations. A nationwide search for an Executive Director produced fifty applicants who will now be evaluated by the Search Committee. The Board has set a salary which allows it to be very competitive and believes it will find a committed and practicing Christian with experience in conference, retreat, and hotel/motel marketing and private sector fund raising experience and skills to lead Mount Sequoyah. Significant changes are being made. All areas of operations are being analyzed. Programs having a history of producing financial losses are either being eliminated or redesigned and are projected to generate a positive cash flow in 2012. A new caterer for food service is under contract and Food Service will return a positive cash flow to offset the costs of maintenance, insurance and utilities for the cafeteria. Facility use fees are under constant review and increases have already been initiated in some areas. Even with the increased fees, Mount Sequoyah faces scheduling problems and will begin remodeling of cottages which have not been in use for five or more years. The main level of Young Lodge has been remodeled to serve one client for an additional 36 weeks as a training facility. Due to increases in programming and attendance at events, even with the additional facilities, Mount Sequoyah will not be able to accommodate all who desire to use its facilities in 2012. Local architects and general contractors have volunteered to provide assistance in determining significant maintenance required and the costs to be incurred in the renovation and restoration of old buildings which continue to serve but are in desperate need of renovation. Based on current registrations for 2012, Mount Sequoyah will have an exciting year, financially its best in years. The way we operate and our programming focus is changing. While continuing to seek conferences and retreats primarily targeted at religious organizations and secular groups, we are building programs specifically designed to attract young families with children of all ages. Church leaders envisioned Mount Sequoyah as a retreat filled with the laughter and yells of our youth and we want to make the Mountain a place where that can happen once again--an affordable vacation site where young families can bring their children, experience the nature of God’s creation and grow together in Christ. Mount Sequoyah will not shy away from its heritage or purpose. Mount Sequoyah emphasizes Christian hospitality and it is the goal of Mount Sequoyah and its staff that all who visit this mountain will experience the love of Jesus Christ and the spiritual


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renewal and growth which accompany that encounter. By our actions, our words, our deeds and our prayers Mount Sequoyah’s desire is that visitors, especially any who have never heard the Good News of Jesus Christ, leave this Mountain wondering what is different about the Mountain and the staff who serve it. We at Mount Sequoyah refer to this as Christian love and hospitality. Come share Christ with us. Our prayer is for wisdom for our new leadership and the Board in its stewardship role and that God will use Mount Sequoyah to ignite a revival within this area, this jurisdiction, and His world. Your suggestions are appreciated and your prayers are requested. Thanks for your support and come see us soon.

METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME TIM BROWN, PRESIDENT/CEO

Greetings from Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) and the more than 1,400 children we serve. As MCH continues to discover innovative and effective ways to offer hope to children, youth and families through our nurturing, Christian community, we are grateful for the support of our benefactors and friends from the Central Texas Annual Conference. The historic connection between MCH and the United Methodist churches from Texas and New Mexico has helped care for thousands of children from tough places in life. As we do every three years, we ask that the Central Texas Annual Conference join MCH in reaffirming our Statement of Covenant Relationship as part of this report. A copy of the statement follows this report. Our friends and benefactors can be confident that MCH is working to find the highest and best use of the resources entrusted to us. Evidence of this commitment can be seen in our recent completion of two comprehensive accreditation assessments by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and Coalition for Residential Education (CORE). I am proud of the hard work by our staff, Board of Directors and volunteers who took on these duties in addition to their daily responsibilities serving our children. I am honored to report that MCH was found to be in compliance with, and in many cases to have exceeded, best practice standards established by these two national accrediting organizations. In addition to ensuring the highest and best use of the resources entrusted to us, MCH has been hard at work accomplishing goals produced by our five-year strategic plan. I invite each member of the annual conference to visit our website at www.methodistchildrenshome.org to view our strategic plan or call MCH at (800) 853-1272 to have a copy mailed for your review. The priorities and goals of our strategic plan will enable our ministry to increase its impact on children and families across Texas and New Mexico. One of our goals is to develop new opportunities for MCH to work with churches to help meet needs in their communities and congregations. During this process, we received valuable input from our Commissioners, a group of clergy and laypersons who serve as advocates for MCH in their local churches. Guided by our core values of Christian Principles, Relationships, Responsibility, Growth, Service and Hope, MCH is committed to providing the services, programs and


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talented individuals needed to positively impact the young people in our care. This is happening every day through residential campuses in Waco and Waxahachie and at our Boys Ranch, as well as through our Waco Outreach Office that serves the Central Texas Annual Conference. In addition to the accomplishments listed above, your support also empowered MCH to: • Graduate 53 high school seniors in 2011. Thanks to our many friends, we were

able to allocate more than $500,000 for MCH alumni to pursue a college or advanced degree, a certificate at a trade school, or job-related training that will help them improve their families and our communities.

• Cultivate a relationship with Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross of Texas Christian University’s Institute of Child Development to provide insight into exciting new methods and techniques to interact with children through Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI).

• Celebrate academic success for a number of our children and youth. Fifty-four students from the Waco campus and Boys Ranch were named to academic honor rolls and 29 earned a “commended” score on the TAKS test.

• Expand our competitive athletics and Ag Science/FFA programs. This included the addition of a football field on our Waco campus and increased participation of young ladies from the Waco campus in FFA projects at the Boys Ranch.

• Recognize the great work of 79 staff with employee service awards. All honorees had at least three years of service, and nine employees celebrated 20 or more years with our ministry.

• Participate in mission trips and community service projects that enabled MCH youth to show Christ’s love by meeting needs across Texas.

Our achievements in the past, and those yet to come, are directly related to the men and women who give their time, talents and resources to bless our children. We are grateful to Dr. Clifton Howard of Arlington, who recently completed his service on the MCH Board of Directors, and current Board members Bishop J. Michael Lowry of the Central Texas Conference, Mr. James DuBois of Waco, and Dr. Johnel Louie of Temple. We look forward to the service of Rev. Steve Ramsdell of Waco as a new member of our Board. These individuals, along with the MCH Commissioners and benefactors, enable our ministry to achieve our mission. On behalf of Methodist Children’s Home, thank you for sharing our story in your churches and communities. If you would like to schedule a speaker, arrange a tour or need resources to help MCH promote an offering, contact Trey Oakley, vice president for development, at 1111 Herring Avenue, Waco, Texas 76708 or by phone at (254) 750-1213 or (800) 853-1272. I also encourage you to visit our website to download stories and resources to help educate your congregation about our ministry. Thank you for your continued trust and support of our ministry. May God bless you and Methodist Children’s Home.


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METHODIST MISSION HOME SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

JENNIFER SAMPLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LOUISE TAYLOR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

FOR INFORMATION ONLY We thank you, the Central Texas Annual Conference, for your partnership in this ministry we call Methodist Mission Home. “Partnership” truly means serving our neighbors together as we are changing lives and reshaping futures for Jesus Christ. Working as a resource to your churches and congregations, MMH brings hope and joy to the children, youth and families we serve…transforming our world to the glory of God. One by one, thousands have been welcomed faithfully by Methodist Mission Home. For 117 years we have sheltered and empowered God’s children, from the vulnerable and confused pregnant teen who wants a loving home for her unborn child, to the youth with disabilities seeking to learn how to make their own home in the world. With your help, our work has given God’s Children a Faith, a Family, a Future. Quick Facts Founded: 1895, San Antonio Campus Headquarters: 6487 Whitby, San Antonio, TX 78240 Website: www.mmhome.org 2011 FY Budget: $3.7 million

MMH Ministry Today, the mission of Methodist Mission Home is to offer hope to individuals facing spiritually, emotionally and physically challenging circumstances, so they may lead enriched, rewarding and satisfying lives. Through professional guidance and compassionate support, teens and young women facing unplanned pregnancy and families considering adoption make mutually beneficial decisions. Through transitional education including life skills and vocational training, young adults with disabilities and those who are deaf develop confidence and competence to reach their personal level of independent living. MMH fulfills this mission through the following programs: • Adoption Services has placed more than 5,790 children into loving homes

through domestic, older child, and international adoptions. We provide counseling for birth parents and adoptive families throughout the adoption process. Our maternity services include campus housing for pregnant teens and young women considering adoption. Post-adoption counseling is available for birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptive children. MMH provides adoption education to teach teens and the professionals who work with at-risk youth about the alternatives to parenting – adoption and voluntary foster care.

• The Southwest Center for Higher Independence (SCHI) For many teens, graduation from high school means moving on to college. For students with multiple disabilities, college is not always the next step. For these young adults, ages 18 and older, SCHI is the next step. Established in 1974, SCHI was founded as a transitional education center for people who were deaf and hard of hearing. Today, our services have expanded to accommodate more diverse


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disabilities, including high functioning MR, autism, Asbergers, cerebral palsy, and learning disorders. SCHI has assisted hundreds of young adults with disabilities in learning the vocational and life skills to achieve their personal best.

• The Genesis Cooperative is a self-supporting collaboration of five nonprofit agencies on the MMH campus serving youth and young adults with disabilities, pregnant teens and young women, women recovering from substance abuse and their children, and adults who are deaf/blind.

How We Can Help YOU Serve Your Neighbors?

• Adoption counseling for birth parents • Counseling for adoptive families considering domestic, international or older child

adoptions • Post Adoption Services – Search/Reunion, Medical Information • Guidance in developing a Walk With Jesus (an Emmaus-like experience for adults

with special needs) • Transition planning for families and youth with special needs ages 16 and older • Training on adoption for teens and professionals who work with at-risk youth

How YOU Can Help MMH Serve Our Neighbors?

• Support our Annual Church Offering in your church by designating one Sunday to

help promote our ministry. We provide brochures and envelopes at your request. Methodist Mission Home does not receive apportionments.

• Make a gift without writing a check. Remember Methodist Mission Home in your Will or Charitable Estate Plan. Contact Development & Planned Gifts Officer for more information.

• Volunteer as an MMH Ambassador to assist us with outreach in your church and community. Contact Development Coordinator for details.

• Pray that we may continue Giving God’s Children a Faith, a Family a Future. Please accept our sincere appreciation to Bishop Lowry and the members of the Central Texas Annual Conference for your continued generosity toward our ministry. MMH Directors from the Central Texas Conference: Dr. Ronald L. Swain, Robert Jenks Garrett and Rev. Chris Hayes.

TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES 612 E. LAMAR BLVD., SUITE 900, ARLINGTON, TX 76011

PHONE: 682/236-7900 The people of Texas Health Resources are proud of our faith-based heritage of compassionate care. Our philosophy of caring for the whole individual – body, mind and spirit – is part of our ongoing efforts to make health care human again. At its core, the measure of how we are living our mission, vision and values is how many people we have compassionately helped or healed. The faith-based heritage and values of Texas Health Harris Methodist hospitals remains at the center of everything we do. As part of our mission to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve, we continue to focus on delivering outstanding care in our hospitals while going


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outside the hospital into the community with innovative programs to prevent illness, help people live healthier lives and enhance the overall well-being of people in the communities we serve. Texas Health Harris Methodist hospitals continue to be the vanguard for exploring new ways to better coordinate services across the continuum of care from prevention, wellness and primary care to acute care, rehabilitation, home care, palliative care and hospice. (1) In 2011, Texas Health Resources expanded access to care across North Texas through several new initiatives: • Texas Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center agreed in September to seek

collaborative opportunities that will benefit patients by addressing the complexities of today’s health care environment and delivering more efficient, integrated and affordable quality care to North Texas communities.

• In February, a dedicated heart hospital opened in Arlington. Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington, located in the Tom Vandergriff building on Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital’s campus, is a physician-led, joint-venture hospital offering advanced services for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions.

• Throughout the year, numerous Texas Health Resources hospitals and facilities introduced new services to enhance individuals’ access to care. Two of the many examples: o In March, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne added pulmonary

rehabilitation services to help individuals with chronic respiratory diseases to live better lives.

o In June, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle began offering gynecological services to women in the Azle and surrounding communities.

Also in 2011, construction continued on our newest hospital, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance slated to open in fall 2012 at the intersection of Interstate 35W and Golden Triangle Boulevard. The full-service hospital will have outpatient and surgical services, a 24-hour emergency room, an intensive care unit, women’s and infant care, six labor and recovery suites and 14 post-partum rooms, diagnostic testing and physician offices. The new facility will provide quality health care services for residents of north Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Haslet and surrounding communities. (2) Texas Health continued our community outreach in 2011 with programs promoting prevention, wellness and community service: • To help raise awareness of heart disease and help raise money to fight it, Texas

Health Resources joined the Tarrant County and Dallas Divisions of the American Heart Association (AHA) as the cause sponsor for the 2011 Go Red for Women campaign.

• Texas Health Associates is a campaign sponsored by the Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation and the Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation. The campaign provides employees with an opportunity to give annual financial support to hospital/entity programs and services. Since 2003, Texas Health Associates has raised more than $6 million to support a variety of programs across the system.

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Health employees raised more than $1 million through the campaign. • As part of its mission to improve the health of the people in the communities

served, Texas Health expanded its Child Automobile Safety Initiative. The initiative strives to educate and raise community awareness about child passenger safety and the risk of unintentional injury from motor vehicle collisions.

• From no-cost screening mammograms to diabetes education classes, each Texas Health Harris Methodist hospital reaches out to its community through free or low-cost screenings to help catch health problems early. Additionally, classes to help manage diseases such as diabetes, heart health and other chronic diseases are available.

(3) Texas Health Resources continues our commitment to integrating faith in our day-to-day work. As a faith-based health system, Texas Health provides our communities opportunities for spiritual guidance during difficult times. • Texas Health is committed to ensuring that the faith-based legacy of the

organization is not simply a part of the hospitals’ names; rather, Texas Health is purposeful in the integration of faith and spirituality throughout the system. Our faith-based heritage is exemplified in Texas Health entities by chapels and chaplains, meditation gardens, prayer books that offer prayers in varied faith traditions, and our clinical pastoral education program.

• The annual Faith Community Leadership Summit continues to offer hundreds of faith leaders an opportunity to network and learn more about the role faith communities have in improving the health of people they serve. The summit theme in 2012 was “Forgiveness.”

• The internal Faith and Spirituality Integration Council provides resources and supports system leaders to reinforce faith-based values and promote values-based leadership. Members include several hospital presidents, other system-level leaders and Texas Health’s senior chaplains. The council makes recommendations on integrating faith and spirituality to other committees and councils. Its work filters down into the daily lives of Texas Health employees as they live out their faith and care for patients and one another.

• The Department of Pastoral Care maintains a presence with chaplains at each Texas Health Resource hospital and at our corporate office. Chaplains offer compassion, encouragement and a pastoral presence in the midst of chaos to patients, family and staff. In addition, each site offers a chapel for prayer, meditation, quiet time and worship. Spiritual care delivered through the pastoral care group and by others in the organization addresses concerns of the spirit: faith, hope, despair, meaning, purpose, life, death, guilt, forgiveness, fear and doubt. Spiritual care services are available to patients, family members, hospital employees and medical staff members.

• In 2011 we continued to sponsor a series of three-minute messages on KLTY radio. “True Moments of Healing” with Bonnie Curry will continue in 2012 and will highlight Texas Health patient and employee stories that show the spiritual side of healing.

Texas Health hospitals are committed to our mission of improving the health of people in the communities we serve. We look forward to additional opportunities to help us fulfill that mission.


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TEXAS METHODIST FOUNDATION TOM LOCKE, PRESIDENT

The Texas Methodist Foundation experienced significant growth during 2011, increasing our assets and further clarifying how to gain the most leverage from those assets to help our United Methodist community discern and live out God’s purposes for them. Given the continued decline of the Church, in both affiliation and influence, and the critical need for vital communities of faith in our increasingly polarized world, our financial strength is more important than ever: the more financially stable we are, the more effectively we will be able to achieve our mission “to empower the Church in the achievement of her God-appointed missions.” We ended 2011 with $384 million in assets under management, an $11 million increase from 2010. The significance of our growth, however, lies, ultimately, in the lives changed in local congregations across the state where our services helped enable ministry. The measure of success for our services – investments, loans, stewardship ministry, leadership ministry, and charitable services, including gift planning, church endowments, and grants – is in how effective they are at helping individuals and congregations fulfill God’s purpose, as together we work to make Christ’s love visible in the world. The Texas Methodist Foundation, located in Austin, serves United Methodist individuals, churches and agencies within the five geographic annual conferences in Texas and the Rio Grande Conference of Texas and New Mexico. We appreciate the opportunity to report some of the ways we served United Methodists last year.

WE ARE PLEASED TO REPORT THE ASSISTANCE WE PROVIDED IN 2011:

WITHIN THE CENTRAL TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

• Loans from the Foundation to churches in the Central Texas Annual Conference

totaled $62.8 million. • Churches and related agencies within the Central Texas Annual Conference had

$24.2 million invested with the Foundation’s Methodist Loan Fund.

THROUGHOUT THE STATE As of December 31, 2011, total assets under management by the Foundation

were approximately $384 million. Methodist Loan Fund investments grew overall, including new Individual Fund

accounts of $2.8 million. Methodist Loan Fund investments support the Foundation’s loan program which currently funds 442 loans to United Methodist churches and agencies. Our loan balance ended 2011 at $309,296,787.

The TMF Leadership Ministry supported 49 pastors from the Texas annual conferences participating in 6 Clergy Development Groups. The Leadership Ministry also welcomed 7 District Superintendents from around the state and across the South Central Jurisdiction, and the 11 active Bishops serving in the South Central Jurisdiction who were involved in group processes. The Leadership Ministry continues to support an ongoing group of 39 District Superintendents.


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Senior pastors and laity from seven congregations also participated in a Holy Conversations Communities of Learning, focusing on spiritually-based strategic planning. And more than 48 judicatory leaders, pastors and laity also attended special gatherings of entrepreneurial leaders hosted by the Leadership Ministry, including a Gathering of those Dedicated to the Development of Church Leaders and a President’s Advisory Council. The Leadership Ministry also hosted two think tanks – one for newly ordained pastors (14 participants) and one for clergy of Vital Congregations (14 participants.) We also began a new group of 15 Church Musicians focused around the Adaptive Question, “What is the role of music in making disciples for Jesus Christ?”

Grants made by the Foundation during 2011 totaled $1,021,287.43. Of that amount $249,315 came from donor-advised funds. These grants benefited a variety of programs managed by local churches, community outreach centers, and conference ministries. The Foundation’s Grants Ministry continues to give priority to programs that address the root causes of poverty as it affects children.

The Foundation distributed approximately $600,000 from permanent endowments, predominantly to United Methodist causes in Texas.

Our Stewardship staff consulted on 10 capital campaigns and Miracle Sundays, resulting in pledges totaling more than $9 million to support the missions of United Methodist congregations across the state. They made more than 460 consultation visits to churches offering counsel and guidance in areas of specific need related to funding ministry. Stewardship staff also conducted 16 annual and year-round stewardship workshops in local churches and 13 district and conference level workshops.

In addition to assisting many churches across Texas in establishing or growing permanent endowment funds, endowment services also helped create and support endowment leadership groups in various regions of the state. These groups provide a community of learning for endowment committee members from various local churches to share ideas and best practices for helping their churches fulfill their mission.

A listing of Texas Methodist Foundation Board of Directors from the Central Texas Conference area will be presented during the Annual Conference meeting June 3 - 6, 2012 in Waco.

TEXAS UNITED METHODIST COLLEGE ASSOCIATION “INVESTING; INFORMING; INFLUENCING”

BISHOP DAN E. SOLOMON, PRESIDENT “WHAT A WAY TO SPEND OUR MONEY!” Young adults in our churches are worth every nickel of our support to educate them and prepare them to lead our church and our land to experience the beloved community of grace and healing. Would any parent suggest that children could or will mature in healthy ways and embrace Christian values without the investment of time, resources, and encouragement by elders who care and share? Of course not! TUMCA provides our churches a proven means for helping our young adults become educated and equipped “to serve the present age, their calling to fulfill.” By providing scholarship assistance to worthy young adults our churches are affirming the


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importance of “informed minds and faith formed hearts.” Such a vision was articulated in a hymn written by Charles Wesley for Methodism’s first school, “let us unite the pair so oft disjoined, knowledge and vital piety.” TUMCA scholarships have been opening the doors and windows of knowledge, opportunity, vocation, and fulfillment in our United Methodist schools in Texas for over 50 years. Our TUMCA students are school superintendents, pastors, teachers, chemists, chaplains, owners of businesses, bankers, civil servants, persons of high rank in the military, and leaders across the world. TUMCA scholarships have helped equip persons to be strong leaders for Christ and the mission of serving hurting people through their local churches and the community boards on which they serve such as the Food Bank, Salvation Army, Boy and Girl Scouts, Red Cross, United Way, and many more. The far reaching effect of TUMCA dollars is simply astonishing! Through TUMCA United Methodists are investing in our young adults! These members of our church family are experiencing expanding horizons of learning, growth in their relationship to God, and clarity about their servant leadership in a hurting and defensive world. INVESTING! INFORMING! INFLUENCING! Our young adults are worth every nickel! “Thank you” from our TUMCA scholarship recipients. You are blessing them that they may become a blessing to the church and the world. Listed below are the students, their home church and the United Methodist School in Texas where they are enrolled.

CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE TUMCA STUDENTS Lon Morris College Matthew McKennon First United Methodist Church, Round Rock Alicia Pitrucha Grace United Methodist Church, Copperas Cove Katie Schmidt Good News United Methodist Church, Leander McMurry University Megan Curry First United Methodist Church, Grandview Sarrah Friend First United Methodist Church, Grapevine Ariel Guess Genesis United Methodist Church, Fort Worth Timothy Henderson First United Methodist Church, Arlington Tara McMullen Woodway United Methodist Church, Waco Grayson Morrow First United Methodist Church, Hico Taylor Ramsey Davis Memorial UMC, North Richland Hills Mary Scott First United Methodist Church, Keller Texas Wesleyan University Spencer Baker Genesis United Methodist Church, Fort Worth Danielle Barnett First United Methodist Church, Bedford Collin Beck First United Methodist Church, Arlington John Brower, IV First United Methodist Church, Mansfield Jennifer Curry First United Methodist Church, Fort Worth Christian Garcia First United Methodist Church, Mineral Wells Diana Gerrard First United Methodist Church, Mansfield


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Emily Hawkins Wesley United Methodist Church, Fort Worth Martha Johnson Benbrook United Methodist Church Lennie Loeffelholz First United Methodist Church, Azle Emily Jo Maples-Davis Grace United Methodist Church, Fort Worth Chelsea Martinez First United Methodist Church, Joshua Adam Pratt Martin United Methodist Church, Bedford Sarah Scott McMillan United Methodist Church, Fort Worth Patricia Sorrels First United Methodist Church, Hurst Erika Starnes Ridglea United Methodist Church, Fort Worth Betty Taylor Arborlawn United Methodist Church, Fort Worth Barbara Taylor Poolville United Methodist Church Kylie Wrinkle First United Methodist Church, Azle

WESLEYAN HOMES, INC. CHRIS SPENCE, PRESIDENT

The Central Texas Conference created Wesleyan Homes 57 years ago and Wesleyan Homes first opened its doors in 1962. The year 2012 marks our fiftieth year of continuous operation. The Wesleyan at Scenic opened in 1978 and was expanded in 1986 and 2000 and now has 220 beds. 2008 marked a milestone when the original Wesleyan Retirement Home was sold and a new 124 apartment independent living retirement facility opened on a 40 acre campus called the Wesleyan at Estrella. In summer of 2011, a new 60 apartment assisted living facility opened on the Estrella Campus. The Central Texas Conference elects Wesleyan’s Board and our charitable support for resident care comes from the churches of the Central Texas Conference as well as from individual donors. We give thanks to God for the faithfulness of the Church as it supports Wesleyan Homes through the Mother’s Day Offering and through volunteers serving the Wesleyan residents in a myriad of caring ways.

THE MINISTRY OF WESLEYAN HOMES In all our facilities and in all the ways we serve, Wesleyan Homes through its chaplains, its community volunteers and its partnership with local churches is a Christian ministry, extending the mercy, healing and love of Christ to those we serve. We work with older adults, their families and church and community volunteers to build Christian community. We believe the older adults we serve are the faith repository of the Church and our best guides for our daily walk.

BENEVOLENCE In 2011, Wesleyan Homes was home to and or served 633 older adults and gave $1,397,985 in charitable care.

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needing short term rehab, skilled nursing following a hospitalization, memory and Alzheimer’s care as well as long term care.

THE WESLEYAN AT ESTRELLA Our new independent living campus off Williams Drive in Georgetown opened in January, 2008. All 124 apartments were soon occupied. As we begin 2011 we still have a waiting list of over 200 persons, as The Wesleyan at Estrella sets the pace for senior adult communities in Central Texas. A 60 apartment assisted Living facility on the new Wesleyan at Estrella’s 40 acre campus adds to the continuum of care. It offers personal assistance to those who can still live with supportive services in a residential setting. 20 of its apartments are on a specially designed memory support wing.

WESLEYAN HOSPICE In 2008, Wesleyan Hospice expanded to begin serving home-based hospice clients as well as residents in our skilled nursing facility in Georgetown, The Wesleyan at Scenic. This aspect of our ministry, dealing specifically with those nearing death, adds greatly to our ministry’s commitment to provide compassionate care.

THE VISION OF WESLEYAN HOMES A faith-based ministry providing comfort and care for residents and their families in a place called home

THE MISSION OF WESLEYAN HOMES Wesleyan Homes strives to be the premier provider of supportive care and services in Central Texas, open to all senior adults. We Value Faith, Compassion, Wellness, Affordability, Excellence, Professionalism, and Choice. We value older adults as spiritual resources and as independent individuals with dignity and worth, functioning within an interdependent community. Wesleyan Homes is a Ministry of the United Methodist Churches in Central Texas. We are very grateful that the Central Texas Conference has created and nurtured the ministry of Wesleyan Homes.

AFRICA UNIVERSITY JAMES H. SALLEY, ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass

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At its inception, many doubted that the dream could be realized. Yet, in February 2012, Africa University launched a year-long celebration of its 20th anniversary. It has quite a story to tell. “We serve a faithful God,” says Dr. Fanuel Tagwira, vice chancellor. “As we now celebrate 20 years of existence, we can say ‘Ebenezer’, for this far the Lord has taken us. He will surely take us further because we serve a God who finishes what he starts.” Recalling the challenges the University faced during Zimbabwe’s economic crisis in 2008-2009, Tagwira noted that “God was on our side…other universities, primary and secondary schools, and hospitals closed, but Africa University students never lost a day of classes.” For this, Tagwira offered his thanks to The United Methodist Church for its responsiveness and unwavering support. In 2011, the Central Texas Conference was one of twenty-seven annual conferences that paid 100 percent of their apportioned share of funding to Africa University. The University is profoundly grateful to the leadership and local congregations of the Conference for their generous apportionment contributions to the Africa University Fund. Enrollment at Africa University is at an all-time high. The current total population of 1634 students is 42% higher than it was for the 2010-11 academic year. There are 23 African countries represented in the student body. At Africa University, male and female students are almost evenly balanced—something that bodes well for increasing the participation of women in decision-making and leadership roles in Africa. New programs are helping Africa University to grow and remain relevant to community needs across the continent. New academic offerings include undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science and Laboratory Science as well as graduate degree programs in Child and Family Studies, and Public Policy and Governance. The University is preparing to launch online distance learning. Online training options will focus on areas such as practical theology, health, and business. The initial target countries for Africa University’s online distance learning outreach are Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. In June 2011, 349 students from 19 African countries graduated. The graduating class was comprised of 69 graduate students receiving master’s degrees, and 280 undergraduate students receiving bachelor’s degrees. The Class of 2011 swelled the ranks of Africa University graduates to more than 4,000 since first opening its doors in March 1992. In their home countries, graduates are addressing critical issues of hunger, poverty, disease, lack of knowledge, and conflict, all of which prevent millions of people in Africa from enjoying God’s promise of abundance (John 10:10; Jeremiah 29:11). At 20, Africa University is part of a crucial feeder system for nurturing a new generation of principled leaders in Africa as evidenced by the number of graduates who are evangelists, pastors, lecturers and administrators of schools, seminaries and universities. “Many believe that Africa University, voted into being by the 1988 General Conference, is the most exciting ministry that The United Methodist Church has ever founded,” says Tagwira. “It is a model of connection; shared responsibility; and best of all; it is a tangible witness to how United Methodists live out the Word of God in a chaotic and self-centered world.”


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This year, encourage your church to give 100 percent of its Africa University Fund apportionment. The Africa University Fund supports day-to-day operations. Your support helps young people acquire the tools and skills to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, heal communities, enable dignified living, and foster hope. Thank you for believing in and supporting Africa University. For more on Africa University, visit: www.support-africauniversity.org or like us

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CANDLER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY JAN LOVE, DEAN AND PROFESSOR OF CHRISTIANITY & WORLD POLITICS

Candler School of Theology prepares real people to make a real difference in the real world. Our commitment to authentic discipleship and relevant ministry enables us to develop uniquely well-rounded leaders who are challenged academically, encouraged spiritually, and immersed in Christian service from the first day they arrive on campus. As one of the 13 official seminaries of The United Methodist Church, Candler is grounded in the Christian faith and shaped by the Wesleyan tradition of evangelical piety, ecumenical openness, and social concern. As one of seven graduate professional schools of Emory University, Candler provides a rich context for learning and formation supported by the extensive resources of a top-tier research university. As a school located in the major metropolitan area of Atlanta, Candler offers students a learning environment that reflects the highly diverse communities of our 21st century world. There is no better place for ministry preparation that addresses our major denominational priorities: developing leaders, starting and growing churches, ministry with the poor, and improving global health. Candler’s student body continues to reflect the diversity and breadth of the Christian faithful. Our enrollment stands at 479, with 372 seeking the Master of Divinity, 64 the Master of Theological Studies, 19 the Master of Theology, 17 the Doctor of Theology and 7 enrolled as Special, Non-Degree students. The total student population is 22% U.S. ethnic minority, 8% international, and 50% women. Forty-four denominations are represented, with 52% of M.Div. students being United Methodist. The median age of our entering class of M.Div. students is 26, with 50% of total enrollment under thirty. An extraordinary gift of $15 million from the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation will make possible the construction of the second phase of the school’s new building. In recognition of this gift, the first building—a 65,000-square-foot facility completed in 2008—will be named in memory of the late Rita Anne Rollins, the first grandchild of the foundation’s namesake. The new building will house the Pitts Theology Library, additional classrooms and offices, group study areas, and the Wesley Teaching Chapel. Candler and The General Theological Seminary (GTS) in New York have formed an innovative partnership that includes the sharing of library resources, collaborative educational programs, and the exchange of both students and faculty members. The partnership began this fall with the transfer of 90,000 volumes from GTS to Candler’s Pitts Theology Library, and will continue to expand this year via student/faculty exchanges and continuing education programs.

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Candler has introduced two new ways to make theological education more accessible. First, we launched a Tuesday-Thursday format for core courses for our incoming students in order to lessen the burden of commuting. Second, we began offering certain courses in an online or hybrid format. Two courses were piloted in January term and spring semester. We remain deeply committed to the highest quality education for our clergy and will offer only those hybrid and online courses that meet a gold standard of excellence in teaching and learning outcomes. Faculty members undergo rigorous training in order to translate their courses to an online format. Candler continues to emphasize preparing our students for leadership in an increasingly global context. We now offer 17 academic exchanges with theology schools across five continents and 15 countries, including many related to The United Methodist Church. In addition to our ongoing summer internship program with the Methodist Church in the Bahamas, this year’s travel seminars included the Middle East Travel Seminar in May-June and World Methodist Evangelism Institute evangelism seminars to Colombia, Indonesia, and Israel. A hallmark of the Candler M.Div. experience, the two-year Contextual Education program shapes our students’ pastoral identities by interweaving service at ministry sites with academic analysis in the classroom and spiritual reflection in pastor-led small groups. In any given week, Candler deploys more than 250 ConEd students throughout the region to minister to people in congregations, hospitals, and social service agencies. This year we have continued Candler Advantage, a program designed to pay rising third-year M.Div. students for summer internships in congregations so they can further hone their pastoral skills beyond the first two years of ConEd. Candler’s Lifelong Learning events strengthen the church by providing opportunities for clergy and lay leaders to learn more about the practice of ministry. Our Fall Conference, “The Art of Preaching in the 21st Century,” brought to campus some of the most respected names in preaching, including Otis Moss Jr. and James Howell. The Spring Conference, “The Singing Church,” gathered experts to lead an exploration of the best practices and emerging trends of congregational song. In addition to our Lifelong Learning events, Candler oversees the educational process of more than 900 people each year through the Course of Study regional school and our five extension schools in the Southeast. Despite today’s challenging economic climate, Candler remains steadfastly committed to making theological education financially feasible. Although our operating budget essentially remained flat this year, we dedicated $4.5 million to financial aid. Seventy-seven percent of eligible students received Candler-based financial aid, with the average award covering more than two-thirds of tuition. Our widely respected faculty continues to distinguish itself, both in academia and in churches and denominational bodies at local, national, and international levels. This year, faculty members garnered prestigious grants and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Louisville Institute, among others. Dr. Carol Newsom recently completed a term as president of the Society of Biblical Literature. In Fall 2011, we welcomed two new faculty members: Jennifer Ayres in religious education and Anthony Briggman in the


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history of early Christianity. In Fall 2012, we welcome Neil Alexander, current bishop of the Episcopal Archdiocese of Atlanta, as director of our Anglican Studies Program and Ted Smith as assistant professor of homiletics and ethics. Our UM faculty presence remains strong, with 36 percent of our full-time faculty being United Methodist. Candler draws considerable strength and inspiration from its relationship with The United Methodist Church. Our ability to fulfill our mission of educating faithful and creative leaders for the church's ministries in the world depends upon your support, gifts, and prayers. Thank you for the countless ways you advance this vital ministry in the life of our denomination. We invite you to visit us in person in Atlanta or online at www.candler.emory.edu to see firsthand how Candler prepares real people to make a real difference in the real world.

HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY 900 CHICON STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78702-2795

PHONE: 512/505-3002; FACSIMILE: 512/505-3195

HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY MISSION Huston-Tillotson University helps the Central Texas Conference achieve its mission and vision through our own mission to provide the University’s diverse student body with an exemplary education that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, balanced with professional development, and directed to public service and leadership. The University fosters spiritual and ethical development, preserves and promotes interest in the accomplishments and experiences of the University’s historic constituents and evolving populations, creates and sustains supportive relationships that advance the Huston-Tillotson University community, and prepares students with the integrity and civility to thrive in a diverse society. We achieve our mission through the diversity of our student body, opportunities for spiritual growth and civic engagement, and the global perspective of our educational programs.

UNIVERSITY PROFILE ENROLLMENT

Huston-Tillotson University reached a twenty-nine year enrollment high with 904 students enrolling in the fall of 2011. Segmentation of our student population by gender reveals an important factor regarding male enrollment. Our overall student population consisted of 444 males (49%) and 460 females (51%). Many universities report decreases in male student enrollment; our student population is balanced. The first-year, first-time freshmen population consisted of 108 males (57%) and 82 females (43%). The racial/ethnic composition of our student population is as follows: Hispanic – 19%; White, non-Hispanic – 6%; American Indian– <1%; Asian/Pacific Islander – <1%; Nonresident Alien – 4%; Unreported – 1%; and Black, non-Hispanic – 69%. To further their aspirations, 3% of recent HT graduates have chosen to enroll in theology schools.

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FACULTY

In the fall of 2011, the University employed 49 full-time faculty members. The race/ethnic composition of the faculty is as follows: Hispanic – 8%; White, non-Hispanic – 45%; American Indian– 2%; Asian/Pacific Islander – 4%; Black, non-Hispanic – 41%. Thirty-three members of our faculty (67%) have the terminal degree in their teaching field.

PRESIDENTIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT ACTIVITIES Huston-Tillotson University is at this place in history as a result of discoveries, visions, and insights made 137 years ago. When George W. Richardson founded Samuel Huston College in Dallas, Texas, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church with six scholars; and Jeffrey Tillotson founded Tillotson Collegiate and Normal Institute in Austin, Texas, they could only imagine the possibilities. Today, Huston-Tillotson University takes pride in a number of accomplishments, including its record enrollment of a diverse student body. Many innovative initiatives, such as the Day of Discovery for Central Texas executives and decision makers, and visits to target alumni-Key Cities allow the University to participate in outreach at even higher levels. New undertakings include significant enhancements to the Dickey-Lawless Science Building, a dedicated nuclear science laboratory equipped with Geiger-Muller counters and computers; launching of the Center for Academic Excellence; and the implementation of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. In addition, the establishment of a Leadership Seminar whereby student learning extends to the workplace environment of elected officials and key corporate executives supports unique and creative ways that faculty are engaging students. These endeavors, along with the continued success of the W.E. B. DuBois Honors Program, place the University in a competitive global position. Huston-Tillotson’s reputation as a teaching university, as an institution with a stellar faculty, as a place where students can achieve their goals, is evidenced by faculty who are authors and recognized scholars from prestigious programs such as Fulbright Scholarship Programs, Henry C. McBay Research Fellows Program, Piper Professors, and Sam Taylor Fellowship Program. Faculty spend their summers completing research in their field, studying at the New York University Faculty Institute, attending the UNCF/Mellon Faculty Seminar, engaging in international travel, and other initiatives that further define their specialized areas. The HT student may be the first in his or her family to attend college, part of a legacy family with more than five generations of graduates, a local Austin resident, or a student who has traveled thousands of miles to reach the campus. That HT student was likely referred by alumni and had a number of college acceptance letters from which to choose. Internships or overseas travel are just two of the opportunities afforded students. Whether attending HT as part of the William Edward Burghardt DuBois Honors Program, the Male Achievement Program (MAP), the Women Advancing in Leadership and Knowledge (WALK), as an athlete in one of the sports programs, or recruited as a musician for the jazz ensemble or vocalist with the concert


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choir, the HT experience is uniquely highlighted for success. Responsibility, spiritual development, and supportive relationships are the hallmarks of the HT experience. Institutional Advancement, under the direction of the newly hired Vice President, has made significant progress. Accomplishments include establishing practical fundraising goals, providing professional development for the Institutional Advancement staff, hiring a professional consultant for office assessments, engaging the Board of Trustees in basic fundraising training, increasing Institutional Advancement Committee/Trustee involvement in the fundraising process, increasing faculty/staff giving through the Annual Fund Drive by 100% and increasing alumni giving by 40% based on year-to-date comparisons, enhancing publications with a student-center focus, increasing grants/contracts activity by 25%, strengthening relations with the International Alumni Association by engaging its new administration, and launching a new www.htu.edu Web site.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

W.E.B. DuBois Honors Program offers students both exceptional academic and extracurricular opportunities. These opportunities are designed for students of all majors who are intellectually curious, capable, and interested in making the most of their time at Huston-Tillotson University. The staff members of the DuBois Honors Program are dedicated to assisting students achieve their academic and personal goals. Students who have completed the program have commented that they made many new friends, derived a sense of accomplishment far beyond their dreams, and gained a global perspective on issues. Following are just a few examples of the benefits provided to DuBois Scholars: • Specialized honors courses that will challenge one’s intellect • Fellowship with a diverse community of DuBois Scholars from all parts of the globe • Annual fall semester and spring semester retreats to Dallas, Houston, or San

Antonio • DuBois Honors Program receptions, cultural events, and educational seminars • Participation in the Annual Honors Colloquium • Connection with local and national internship programs, fellowships, and competitions • A scholarship which is renewable for up to four academic years The Center for Academic Excellence was established in October 2010. The Center oversees general tutoring services, tracks and monitors the progress of students on Academic Probation as well as First Year Students. The Center implemented the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program which is a College Success Program designed to assist students as they transition to university life. The AVID curriculum is driven by WICOR (writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading) strategies designed to help students meet the academic challenges they face. The pilot semester (Fall 2011) has improved academic performance among student participants.

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Poetry on the Patio is sponsored by the Downs-Jones Library, Learning Resources Committee, and Huston-Tillotson University Austin Alumni Chapter to provide students, faculty and staff an opportunity to share original and favorite poetry. The Humanities and Fine Arts Department, Student Affairs, and the office of Student Life, partnered to enrich our curriculum and engage our students by bringing National Slam Champion Poet Mike Guinn to campus. Mr. Guinn, who holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, delivered a positive message, Finding Your Own Voice, through his poetry.

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) The College of Arts and Sciences continues to strengthen the academic preparation of its students through the continued support of established student clubs, which include the HT Film Society, the History Club, and a campus chapter of the Austin Poetry Society. A Student Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Society was begun in the fall of 2011. The clubs continue to receive advisement and support from faculty members in the Department of Humanities and Fine Arts. Additionally, 2 Music majors, within the Department of Humanities and Fine Arts, represented HT as members of the 105 Voices of History Historically Black Colleges and Universities Concert Choir that recently performed at the Kennedy Center in our nation’s capital. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication was reprised in the Fall of 2011, offering two study tracks – communication and journalism. Sociology sponsored a lecture and demonstration of Tibetan life and teaching on the HT campus. We hosted nine monks from Tibet illustrating their life rituals and spiritual activities. In the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Guest Speaker Dr. Thomas Kreschollek of Dow Chemical Company discussed careers in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. In spring 2011, HT underwent an Environmental Compliance Peer Audit. This involved facilities and the sciences: chemical storage and disposal, and record keeping. Additionally, three campus representatives have been trained to be peer auditors. The Field Biology course is designed to augment our Ecology and Behavior course by providing the students direct experience with local examples of ecological communities, including identifying local trees and birds as well as studying the behavior, distributions and other aspects of the ecology and evolutionary biology of these and other species. In fulfilling these objectives, the class visits a variety of local sites. Some of these field trip destinations expose the students to local forest associations, some to local grassland associations, and others to local aquatic communities and riparian strips. The other component of this course involves intensive writing, partly to create a traditional field journal but also to create more in-depth reports about some of the ecosystems that we visit during the semester. During spring 2011 and fall 2011, 26 Alternative Teacher Certification Program (ATCP) students each earned 30 hours in classroom field experience. The students worked in


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all grade levels and subject areas. Students conducted their field experiences in various central Texas school districts, charter schools, and private schools. Forty-one (41) students were enrolled during the fall of 2011. These students are completing their classroom instruction as well as preparing for and sitting for the teacher certification exams. During spring 2011 and fall 2011, thirteen candidates for certification worked as paid, full-time, teacher interns and five students served as clinical teachers (student teachers). Fifteen ATCP students passed twenty state teacher certification exams. The ATCP is housed within the Department of Educator Preparation. The ninth "Day at the Ball Park" was hosted by the Kinesiology Department. In the class follow-up, it was estimated that approximately 275-300 attended the 2011 event; 30-40 of those were faculty and staff. The Structural Organization of Physical Education class organized and directed the activities.

Student Research Initiatives During a recent conference held in Atlanta, Georgia, an HT student captured first place in the chemistry category during the 68th Annual Joint Meeting of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society and the National Science Institute competition. The society encourages the advancement of scientific education through original investigations; the dissemination of scientific knowledge; and the stimulation of high scholarship in the pure and applied sciences. Two students received second place recognition in the "Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Earth Science" competition. At the Dr. Joseph T. Jones, Jr. Sixth Annual HT Undergraduate Research Day Symposium, students showcased their research under faculty guidance on a variety of topics within biology, computer science, kinesiology, and other disciplines. The symposium features poster and individual presentations as well as a panel discussion.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT A record 165 students participated in the traditional AusPrEP and Pre-Algebra Institute summer programs. Along with rigorous instruction in the core subjects, students were exposed to a variety of career fields in science and technology through career awareness sessions and field trips. AusPrEP is a summer pre-freshman engineering program designed to help students stay interested in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). From calculators that work like mini computers to programming robots, middle and high school students got hands-on experience. The students were engaged in three classes per session; a mathematics course (Thinking Mathematically), a forensic science class (laboratory based and computer forensics), and a project period where the students worked with Lego Mindstorm NXT robotics equipment and rocketry equipment. The HT Center for STEM Success has established memorandums of understanding with Austin, Pflugerville, and Round Rock Independent School Districts. The agreement allows students who successfully complete the STEM Academy program to receive a science elective credit on their transcript. The Psychology Club engaged in community service learning with the Tobacco Free Campaign through surveys, the Smokeout Forum, and manning booths at health fairs.

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Field placement/internships included Girls Beyond Bars (a Girl Scout troop for girls whose mothers are incarcerated) and the Austin Child guidance Center. All psychology students engage in community service at the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference every year. Issues addressed include mental health and physical health promotion.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT Dr. Gloria Quinlan, professor of music and conductor of the Huston-Tillotson University Concert Choir, was selected as one of three conductors of the 105 Voices of History Historically Black Colleges and Universities Concert Choir at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Dr. James Kraft, associate professor of philosophy and religion, serves as a peer reviewer for Sophia: International Journal for Philosophy of Religion, Metaphysics, Theology, and Ethic. He is also a reviewer for Religious Studies: An International Journal for Philosophy of Religion. Dr. Kraft attended the American Academy of Religion annual meeting in San Francisco which included sessions on his research topics, sessions supporting the content of classes he teaches, and sessions on improving teaching skills.

SELECTED FACULTY RESEARCH Dr. James Kraft submitted the manuscript, The Epistemology of Religious Disagreement, in fall 2011. The book is scheduled for release in May of 2012. Dr. Kraft assisted campus representatives in developing a program in response to President Obama’s interreligious service initiative.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY (SBT) STUDENT ACTIVITIES

LARRY L. EARVIN, PH.D., PRESIDENT AND CEO Nine students attended the Hatton W. Sumners Scholars Public Policy Leadership Seminar that addressed economic policies and educational empowerment. Dr. Kathryn Davis, marketing faculty, has assumed the role of Coordinator of Business Case Competitions. Dr. Davis prepares students for various undergraduate case competitions which challenge students to present a response to a case issued by the supporting sponsor. Participating in case competition helps students enhance their analytical, problem solving, and communication skills. Dr. Carolyn Golden, Computer Science Department Chair, requires her upper level undergraduate students to conduct research and present the results in a “poster presentation” which combines text and graphics. Dr. Golden’s students present their research at the Joint Annual Meeting of Beta Kappa Chi and National Institute of Science Conference. At the spring 2011 conference, three of her students received prizes for their winning presentations.


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FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR AT HT Dr. George K’Aol was a visiting Fulbright Scholar in the SBT during the 2010-2011 academic year. Dr. K’Aol, who is from Kenya, is the Dean of the School of Business Administration at the United States International University in Nairobi (USIU), Kenya. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois (USA) in Entrepreneurship. Dr. K’Aol enjoyed a productive year with the HT faculty. While at HT, K’Aol taught a Business Ethics course as well as worked on several research projects. He developed a teaching case that was peer reviewed by faculty from the London Business School and then published by the European Case Clearing House. He also wrote a journal article that was published. The SBT intends to continue a working relationship with K’Aol and USIU. The two schools are currently developing a faculty exchange program which has a projected start date of summer 2012.

BLACK EXECUTIVE EXCHANGE PROGRAM (BEEP) BEEP is a program of the National Urban League that brings together minority executives from across the country to deliver practical and career-building advice to students at historically black colleges and universities. Participants come from throughout the United States.

SBT AND THE ROTC The HT/University of Texas at Austin (UT) ROTC program is recognized for its excellence in developing students into future leaders. Typical students participating in this program have outstanding personalities and are well-rounded individuals. They learn how to lead and inspire others through their ROTC experience. We are justifiably proud of all of our graduates and cadets who are honorably serving our country.

STUDENT SERVICES RELIGIOUS LIFE AND CAMPUS MINISTRY

The Office of Religious Life and Campus Ministry continues to actively assist the Division of Student Affairs meet its mission by continuing to provide an ecumenical ministry that acknowledges the spiritual needs of all students at the University. University Chapel Hour, held each Thursday, continues to include speakers who are clergy members from diverse backgrounds. Students with an interest in the ministry as a vocation continue to assist in serving of communion every first Thursday of the month. HT students also participate in a number of spiritual development programs, which includes spiritual retreats, weekly Sister Connection (Women’s Bible Study) and weekly Brothers of Fellowship (Men’s Bible Study) meetings. This fall, we began a new ministry for students to share their personal stories. These monthly sessions provide an opportunity to heal from past hurts, understand that others share similar stories, and embrace the journey together. The Center hosts many special events to draw the community together for the sake of Christ.


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Students come to the center to study, especially during mid-terms and finals. Approximately five students per month receive counseling. Faculty and staff come for a “listening ear” from the University Chaplain. The Center is utilized by the DuBois Scholars, Student Affairs, the Department of Philosophy and Religion, and the Charter Day Committee. Campus service programs encourage students to participate in service programs. Students gained mission experience through our partnership with Tarrytown United Methodist Church. Students engaged in service learning during the Alternative Spring Break Mission Trip with the General Board of Church and Society in Washington, D.C. This year, the seminar program focused on poverty with an emphasis on homelessness. The students acquired an understanding of what it means to be homeless and learned to appreciate and respect persons who are homeless and the many issues the homeless face. They learned how to be advocates for the marginalized and disenfranchised, what it means to be “my brother’s keeper.” Because of our historic ties with the Wesley United Methodist Church, we share in an annual celebration with Wesley honoring and remembering our unique relationship. We continue to share a wonderful partnership with Tarrytown United Methodist Church. We engaged in a Huston-Tillotson Day with Simpson United Methodist Church. Additionally, the Office of Religious Life and Campus Ministry hosted the Annual Bishop Ernest T. Dixon Lecture given by Rev. Dr. Rodney Smothers, Pastor of St. Paul UMC in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

CAMPUS LIFE The Office of Campus Life continues to focus on deepening students’ understanding of the relationship between curricular and co-curricular experiences by connecting student programming to relevant areas within the syllabi of various academic courses. Such programs include the annual Leadership Training Seminar, which focuses on ethical leadership practices for all students and various social programming. Huston-Tillotson University’s Campus life Office partnered with the office of State Representative Dawnna Dukes, Heritage Council and United Way to tackle MLK’s Day of Service Project. The students represented 16 student organizations on campus: Sigma Lambda Beta, Men’s Soccer, International Student Association, Delta Sigma Theta, Omega Psi Phi, Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Phi Alpha, Peer Advisors, Royal Court, HIV/STD Peer Educators, Pre Alumni Council, Residence Hall Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Toastmasters, Beta Kappa Chi and Women of Excellence. The clean-up was an opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy of service by beautifying the street bearing his name Already recognized for its University sustainability efforts, Huston-Tillotson students took charge of a recycling campaign sponsored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The RecycleMania campaign, a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs, promotes waste reduction activities. More than 9,450 pounds were shredded and 1,316 pounds


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recycled during the campaign. Recycling containers continue to be a part of the campus landscape. In spring 2011, President Larry L. Earvin announced that Huston-Tillotson University is officially a tobacco-free campus. “We are the first institution of higher education in Central Texas to go tobacco-free, and the first Historically Black College and University in Texas to go tobacco-free as well,” Earvin said.

COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION CENTER (CCC) The Counseling and Consultation Center continues to help the Division of Student Affairs meet its mission by helping students with their personal concerns so that they can meet the daily challenges of student life. The Office of Disability Services (ODS), housed within the CCC, continues to provide needed supportive services for HT students with disabilities. Programming involved collaboration with community resources and several HT departments. ODS worked closely across departments at HT (i.e., Dr. Budd SEDL class, the Athletic Department, SA departments, the Library, the Math department), to share information, enhance education, and provide recreational opportunities to students, staff and faculty regarding disability issues. The Autism Society of Texas, Texas-Parent-to-Parent, and Texas Special Olympics did class presentations for Dr. Budd’s SEDL classes. Simultaneously, ODS continues to expand the adaptive aids available for student use to accommodate individuals in the classroom and while studying. Adaptive aids included digital recorders, amplification devices, and adjustable desks for use in classes; software for audio books in the library for flexible student access; golf cart use for students with temporary mobility issues as well as a couple of wheelchairs for emergency use; and accessing free technology to share individually with students.

CAREER AND GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT CENTER (C&GDC) The Career and Graduate Development Center continues to develop and update services and resources available to HT students, alumni and employers. C&GDC counseled almost 100 students in spring 2011 and almost 100 students in fall 2011 regarding career and graduate development including graduate school preparation, job search strategies, marketing students into the economy and business networking. C&GDC provided four-year Career Development Checklist plans to parents in June, July, and August Orientations. Over 200 students registered into the Career Management System and they were provided the four-year Career Development Checklist plan. The 2011 Spring Internship Fair was attended by 17 organizations. The Spring 2011, Career Fair was a very successful event that was attended by 47 employers and over 200 students. Employer and Graduate School Fair attendance by Recruiters increased by 10% and student attendance increased by over 65%. The Fall 2011, Career Expo was attended by 36 organizations and 200 signed-in students. Many more students


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attended who did not register. The Fall 2011, Graduate and Professional School Fair hosted 30 schools as compared to only 23 in the fall of 2010.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES The HT Health Connection e-health community empowerment program continues to collaborate with other community based organizations to empower our campus and underserved populations in our community with health information from the National Library of Medicine. The program objective is to provide participants with the basic background knowledge and information about racial disparities in health. Participants are trained to conduct informational sessions that enhance consumer awareness. Consumers are informed about the following through online health access: HIV/AIDS, Heart Disease, Cancer, Mental Health and Diabetes. Informed consumers will benefit by having a better quality of life.

ATHLETICS Huston-Tillotson University Athletics continues to meet its mission by providing opportunities for competition in intercollegiate athletics while ensuring an atmosphere that emphasizes academic and athletic excellence. We continually strive to ensure that all of our student-athletes are “Champions of Character” and model the values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Sportsmanship, and Servant Leadership. The Athletic Department is committed to the principle that participation in athletics is integral to the total educational process as well as to the personal growth of each student-athlete. HT is a member of the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) and the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is composed of the following intercollegiate sports: men’s and women’s track and field, women’s volleyball and softball, men’s baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, and cheerleading. The Huston-Tillotson University men’s soccer team won their first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Conference Championship and advanced to the championship finals. Huston-Tillotson University is proud of its United Methodist Church heritage and affiliation and continually strives to provide a wholesome and open learning environment that encourages recognition of individual worth and merit.

PERKINS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY

DEAN’S REPORT TO THE CENTRAL TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2012

WILLIAM B. LAWRENCE, DEAN AND PROFESSOR OF AMERICAN CHURCH HISTORY Perkins marked centennial celebrations of the University’s 1911 founding and 1915 opening with the publication in 2011 of Perkins School of Theology: A Centennial History by Joseph L. Allen, professor emeritus of Ethics. In addition to celebrating a distinguished past, Perkins is moving toward a bright future. Effective student recruitment coupled with the lowest attrition rate in more than


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a decade led to double-digit annual growth in enrollment. United Methodists comprise 77% of our M.Div. cohort. Ten annual conferences in the South Central Jurisdiction provided funds which were matched by the Perkins Prothro Foundation to create endowments for students from their annual conferences. Resulting Perkins Annual Conference Endowment (PACE) grants from earnings on those endowments continue to provide financial aid annually. Twenty-seven United Methodist Annual Conferences are represented in our student body, plus five UMC-related conferences: Indonesia, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore. Dr. Brad Braxton was appointed Lois Craddock Perkins Professor of Homiletics and is the first African American to hold an endowed chair at SMU, effective June 2012. Dr. Heidi Anne Miller, assistant professor of Christian Worship, and Dr. Linn Marie Tonstad, assistant professor of Christian Theology, joined Perkins in 2011. Dr. Pablo Andiñach, professor of Old Testament at ISEDET in Buenos Aires and a distinguished Methodist leader in Argentina, is a visiting professor. Alyce M. McKenzie was promoted to the George W. and Nell Ayers LeVan Endowed Chair of Preaching and Worship, named a recipient of SMU’s 2011 Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor Award, and elected 2012 President of the Academy of Homiletics. Bruce D. Marshall was appointed to the Edward and Emma Lehman Chair in Christian Doctrine. Marshall also became director of the Graduate Program in Religious Studies, combining the resources of Perkins and the department of religious studies in SMU’s Dedman College for students who pursue the Ph.D. Dr. Hugo Magallanes was appointed director of Center for the Study of Latino/a Christianity and Religion at Perkins. Perkins recognized retirements of David Maldonado, Jr., Marjorie Procter-Smith, and Charles M. Wood. Wood, who serves on the UMC Committee on Faith and Order, was elected 2012-2013 president of the American Theological Society. Perkins established the Center for Religious Leadership to provide training in the theology of leadership and practical skills for leadership. Perkins sponsored “Listening For Our Common Mission: The Church and Theological Education at Perkins,” a significant event attended by bishops, Board of Ministry chairpersons, and other conference leaders relating to leadership development and clergy recruitment from across the South Central Jurisdiction.

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S REPORT

TO THE CENTRAL TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2012

R. GERALD TURNER, PRESIDENT As SMU celebrates the centennial of its founding in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and its opening in 1915, the University continues to rise in national prominence. Highlights of the past year follow:


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• SMU’s total fall 2011 enrollment was 10,982, including 6,221 undergraduates and 4,761 graduate students. The ethnic minority enrollment made up 22.9 percent of the student body. The fall enrollment included a record number of 1,119 international students from 89 countries. Perkins School of Theology experienced an 11 percent enrollment increase, including students from 14 Annual Conferences.

• SMU’s external awards for research and sponsored projects have increased significantly. During 2010-11, SMU received $21.6 million for research and sponsored projects, up from $16.5 million in 2008-09. In 2011 the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching raised SMU’s classification to a research university with “high research activity.”

• SMU Unbridled: The Second Century Campaign, launched in 2008, is the largest fund-raising effort in the University’s history, with a goal of $750 million. At campaign midpoint in 2012, gifts totaling $574 million are providing funds for 231 scholarships; 22 endowed academic positions; 15 academic program endowments, including support for two schools and one academic department; and 16 new or renovated facilities.

• SMU will break ground in April 2012 for a new Residential Commons complex of five buildings to house an additional 1,250 students on campus. This will enable SMU to implement a sophomore residency requirement.

• A new Ph.D. program in art history, established in 2011, brings to 26 the fields offering doctorates at SMU. Among new academic programs, the Embrey Human Rights Program offers one of only five human rights majors in the nation.

• A new general education curriculum for undergraduates, to be implemented in fall 2012, is designed to prepare students for the demands of an increasingly interconnected global society, with renewed emphasis on ethics and courses with service-earning components.

• The George W. Bush Presidential Center, scheduled for completion in 2013, consists of a library, museum and independent institute. The Bush Institute has already begun programming with symposia on subjects including education, energy, literacy and economic opportunity for Afghan women. In 2011 the Institute was instrumental in bringing to the campus His Holiness the Dalai Lama to receive an honorary degree, present a public lecture and interact with SMU and high school students.

• SMU’s centennial events in 2011 included a symposium on “The University and the City: Higher Education and the Common Good,” at which Perkins Dean William B. Lawrence presented a concluding summary. Centennial publications include The Perkins School of Theology: A Centennial History by Professor Emeritus Joseph L. Allen.

SMU treasures its Methodist heritage, and we ask for your continued prayers and support.

SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY JAKE B. SCHRUM, PRESIDENT

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Restructuring our administrative and academic programs to be relevant to our global society and to achieve higher productivity and efficiency; and

Launching new programs that increase enrollment and contribute to essential educational experiences for the 21st Century.

Restructuring initiatives include integrating the operations of our A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center and our Information Technology Services department under the leadership of a Chief Information Officer (CIO). Many of our peer institutions, including Bryn Mawr, Allegheny, Rhodes, Connecticut College, Middlebury, and Occidental have already undertaken this step as a way of ensuring that our students and faculty have access to the best information possible in this new digital age. Our first Chief Information Officer will be appointed in 2012. New programs that we are considering include a January term as well as several new degree programs. For example, a team of our science faculty members has been working with representatives from The Methodist Hospital Research Institute (TMHRI) in Houston to develop the curriculum for a new Master’s degree in Translational Medicine that will be awarded by Southwestern with laboratory facilities provided by TMHRI. Translational Medicine is an exciting new field that focuses on how to take discoveries from the lab to the bedside, and this is a bold endeavor for a small, liberal arts college to strategically align with a world-class research institute to further opportunities for our students. It also will raise visibility for Southwestern and our strong programs in the natural sciences. Three (3) Southwestern undergraduates spent the summer of 2011 at TMHRI as research interns, working side-by-side with principal investigators. This program is expected to continue and expand. In October 2011, we announced two (2) other initiatives that are being made possible by generous gifts from several of our alumni. We will be reinstating football in the fall of 2013 and fielding a new women’s varsity lacrosse team in the spring of 2014. Both these initiatives are designed to enhance our student life experience as well as increase enrollment.

ENROLLMENT – FALL 2011 Our enrollment in Fall 2011 was 1,349. We also appointed Dave Voskuil to lead our enrollment efforts. Dave joined us from Centenary College in July 2011.

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS We welcomed three new tenure-track faculty members for the 2011-12 academic year: Allison Miller, Assistant Professor of Art History; Kathryn Prater, Assistant Professor of Education; and Joshua Long, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science. Long is our first tenure-track Environmental Studies Professor. In addition, Alicia Moore, Associate Professor of Education, was appointed to the Cargill Foundation Endowed Professorship, funded by a recent grant from the Cargill Foundation.


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ACADEMICS In 2011, Southwestern launched a new “Writing in the Disciplines” program that was funded with a $720,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The initiative is being done in conjunction with the Department of Rhetoric and Writing at The University of Texas at Austin. Plans are currently underway to take what we have learned from our signature Paideia® program and extend it to all students. This will be done by requiring students to take three courses in an interdisciplinary “cluster” of their choice followed by an optional seminar during their senior year. This new program will offer many new possibilities for collaboration among faculty and among faculty and students. This new interdisciplinary program is being developed to help us meet the requirements for our upcoming accreditation review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). A new social justice course requirement also takes effect in Fall 2012. Southwestern faculty members offered two new summer programs for external audiences in 2011 − a program in math and science for traditionally underserved high school students and a computer science workshop for middle and high school teachers.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Southwestern students continue to be actively engaged with the community. For example: • For Valentine’s Day 2011, students in one of Southwestern’s Paideia cohorts

organized a “One Swipe” program that enabled students to donate a meal from their meal plan to provide food for needy people in Georgetown. The program resulted in enough food being donated to the Caring Place in Georgetown to provide 732 meals.

• Student organizations held a “shopping cart parade and food drive” in December 2011 that collected an additional 500 pounds of food for the Caring Place.

• Forty-seven students participated in “Destination: Service” trips over the 2011, spring break. Another group of students, all of whom were members of the Southwestern University soccer teams, spent their 2011, spring break participating in a “soccer and service” trip to El Salvador.

• Southwestern students raised more than $50,000 to build the last house in Habitat for Humanity’s Old Mill Village in Georgetown.

• Students are growing produce in Southwestern’s community garden that is delivered weekly to a local senior citizens center. Southwestern students are also helping build a community garden at the Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown.

• All Southwestern students taking Spanish III in the spring of 2011 spent an hour a week tutoring students in the bilingual program at a local elementary school.

• Students taking General Chemistry classes make regular visits to local elementary schools to do real-life chemistry experiments for students.

• Southwestern students are assisting with an after-school language program for elementary and middle school students in the neighboring town of Jarrell by teaching Spanish and Chinese four days a week.


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FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS Southwestern University faculty members continue to excel as teachers and scholars. For example: • Five Southwestern faculty members published books in 2011. History Professor

Shana Bernstein published a book titled Bridges of Reform: Interracial Civil Rights Activism in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles, Political Science Professor Alissa Gaunder edited a book titled The Routledge Handbook of Japanese Politics, Classics Professor Hal Haskell published a book titled Transport Stirrup Jars of the Bronze Age Aegean and East Mediterranean, English Professor Helene Meyers published a book titled Identity Papers: Contemporary Narratives of American Jewishness, and Communication Studies Professor Davi Thornton published a book titled Brain Culture: Neuroscience and Popular Media.

• Religion Professor Laura Hobgood-Oster’s 2010 book titled The Friends We Keep was selected by Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries for its 2011 list of Outstanding Academic Titles. In October 2011, Hobgood-Oster presided over an international, interdisciplinary conference on “Religion, Nature, and Art” at the Vatican Museums. Hobgood-Oster is currently president of the International Society for the Study of Religion, Nature, and Culture.

• Chemistry Professor Maha Zewail-Foote was one of two (2) co-first authors on an article that was published in an October 2011 issue of Nature Chemistry, the leading journal in original chemistry research.

• Biology Professor Romi Burks received a $72,075 grant from the National Science Foundation’s International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program. The grant, which was a cooperative proposal between Southwestern and the University of Hawaii, will enable five undergraduate students a year to gain experience conducting research abroad. Burks took two (2) Southwestern students to Uruguay and Argentina in December 2011.

• Molly Jensen, Assistant Professor of Religion, received a $20,000 grant from the Wabash Center for the Study of Religion. She plans to use the grant to help faculty members in the Department of Religion learn how to better incorporate ecological learning into their classes. The grant also will enable Southwestern to develop its community garden into a learning garden.

• Laura Senio Blair, Associate Professor of Spanish, received a Fulbright award to study and teach in Chile during the spring 2012 semester.

• In November 2011, five (5) Southwestern faculty members received awards from the Sam Taylor Fellowship Fund, which provides monetary awards for the continuing education and development of full-time faculty members of United Methodist colleges and universities in Texas.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Southwestern students also earned a variety of honors in 2011. For example: • Senior Sarah Ayers was one of three students selected statewide to receive a

scholarship from the Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators (TASPA) for the 2011-2012 school year. The scholarship honors the best teacher candidates in the state. Southwestern teacher education students have been awarded TASPA scholarships for the past 13 years, consistently besting students from other programs in the state.

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• First-year student Phuong-Hieu Nguyen was named to the prestigious Kemper Scholars Program. The scholarship-mentorship program prepares students for leadership and service, especially in the fields of administration and business.

• Alexis Kropf, a junior biology and Spanish major, was one of 135 students from 30 states who were honored as the first Newman Civic Fellows by Campus Compact, a national coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents who are committed to educating students for civic and social responsibility.

• At the 2011, national Mock Trial tournament held in Memphis, Abbey Benold was awarded a top witness award and Chanea Wells was awarded a top attorney award. Although the Southwestern team as a whole did not place in the tournament, it performed well against some of the best schools in the nation and lost to the tournament champions by only two (2) points.

• 2011, graduate Ursula James won the 2011 Annual Student Paper Competition sponsored by the Southern Anthropological Society. James presented the paper, titled “The Emergence of Hoi An: World Heritage Status and Global Tourism in Vietnam,” at the Society’s 2011, Annual Meeting.

• 2011, graduate D’Artagnan Bebel was selected to receive the 2011 Academic Internship Student Achievement Award from the Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA). Bebel was the third Southwestern student to receive this national award in the past six years.

• Four Southwestern students received the highly competitive Benjamin Gilman International Scholarships from the U.S. Department of State to study abroad in 2011. Two (2) Southwestern students have received Gilman International Scholarships to study abroad during the spring 2012 semester.

• The Southwestern chapter of Circle K International received four (4) awards at the 2011 Texas-Oklahoma District Convention. The chapter as a whole was awarded Outstanding Chapter in the Texas-Oklahoma District, secretary Nora Maus was recognized as Outstanding Chapter Secretary in the district, president Jenna Gaska was recognized as Outstanding Chapter President in the district, and the chapter project, “Bead the Change,” won the Single Service award for having the most outstanding project in the district.

• Three (3) students who graduated from Southwestern in 2009 and another who graduated in 2010 received grants from the National Science Foundation in 2011 to support their studies in graduate school. This was the second year in a row that four (4) Southwestern students have received NSF fellowships to fund their graduate studies.

• At least four (4) Southwestern students were selected into the extremely competitive Teach for America program in 2011. One (1) of these students, Juan Juarez, is being followed all year for a Katy Couric program that will air on NBC in 2012.

ATHLETICS

Our student-athletes and coaches continue to bring recognition to Southwestern, both on the field and in the classroom. Here are some of their accomplishments in 2011: • Sarah Ayers became Southwestern’s first All-American swimmer by placing

seventh in the 100-meter backstroke at the 2011 NCAA Division III championships.

• Senior volleyball player Christina Nicholls was named SCAC Player of the Year and selected as a First Team All-American for 2011. She was the first

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Southwestern student to receive this honor since Southwestern became an NCAA Division III institution.

• The volleyball team made it to the NCAA tournament for the seventh consecutive season in 2011. The team also received a 2010-2011 Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. To qualify for this award, the entire team had to have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.

• Ninety-eight Southwestern student-athletes made the SCAC’s Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll for the 2011 spring term. To qualify for this honor, student-athletes must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.25 for the term.

• Ninety-seven student-athletes from Southwestern were named to the prestigious Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for Fall 2011. Student-athletes must earn a 3.5 GPA or better for a given semester to receive this honor.

• Southwestern had eighteen student-athletes inducted into the 2011 class of the Chi Alpha Sigma National Athletic Honor Society. This award is presented annually to juniors and seniors who have earned an athletic letter, carry a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or better, and are community members in good standing.

• Golfer Karissa Speck was one (1) of just 85 Division III women’s golfers and one (1) of only thirteen SCAC golfers to be named to the 2011 National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Teams for 2011.

• Student-athletes selected for this team must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5. • Senior softball players Lyndsy Maus and Taylor Turpin were named 2011 All-

America Scholar Athletes by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. • Head softball coach Angela Froboese was named SCAC Coach of the Year in

2011 for the third year in a row.

THINKING AHEAD CAMPAIGN As 2011, was coming to a close, Southwestern’s Thinking Ahead comprehensive fundraising campaign passed the $125 million mark. Thanks to a $3 million gift from the Cullen Foundation and a $1 million gift from the Fondren Foundation, we have now have raised more than $4 million toward the $24 million cost of our new science center.

CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS The major construction project currently under way is the renovation of Southwestern’s historic Roy and Lillie Cullen Building. All the building’s 467 windows have been replaced, and work is now under way to upgrade the building’s mechanical and electrical systems.

SPEAKERS AND SYMPOSIA Both of our major speakers in 2011 were very popular with the students. Dave Eggers delivered the 2011 Writer’s Voice lecture, and Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOM’S Shoes, delivered our 2011 Shilling Lecture. The 2012 Shilling Lecture speaker is author and columnist Thomas Friedman, and the 2012 Writer’s Voice speaker will be Suzan-Lori Parks, the first African American woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize in drama.

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Several prominent national figures will be coming to campus for Southwestern’s 34th Brown Symposium on Feb. 27-28, 2012. The symposium was organized by Religion and Environmental Studies Professor Laura Hobgood-Oster and is titled “Back to the Foodture: Sustainable Strategies to Reverse a Global Crisis.” Featured speakers include Wayne Pacelle, president and chief executive officer of the Humane Society of the United States, and Jo Luck, who served as president and CEO of Heifer International from 1992-2010 and was co-recipient of The World Food Prize in 2010.

IN CONCLUSION While the kind of personal, well-rounded education that Southwestern University provides is coming under attack on many fronts, we remain committed to being known as an innovative, sustainable, relevant, and distinctive provider of educational experiences that are essential to successful and fulfilling lives in the 21st Century. We also plan to continue to embrace our core purpose: Fostering a liberal arts community whose values and actions encourage contributions toward the well-being of humanity. As James T. Laney, former president of Emory University once said, “We are created to serve. If we do not care for something larger than ourselves and do it with a sense of heart, then we ourselves shrivel up. Society, the larger good itself, atrophies. The sense of service and the sense of ambition are twin aspects of education, and that we must take into account. What it means to be an educated person is not only to be a mind and to seek one’s own interests, but also to realize that as one enlarges their range of interests and serves them, one is fulfilled.”

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ORDAINED MINISTERS BARBARA JEAN WORDINGER BENJAMIN THOMAS TRIBBLE

LEE ALVIN BEDFORD, JR. LEONARD CARL RADDE W. SIDNEY ROBERTS

ORDAINED MINISTERS’SPOUSES BERNELL GODFREY ROLLIN

FLORA M. BARRON GERTIE MAE HAMILTON LEE ANN MCCLATCHY

MILDRED BURTON

BARBARA JEAN WORDINGER December 12, 1941-July 6, 2011

Barbara Wordinger was born on December 12, 1941 in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. As a young girl, Barbara believed that she was called to be a minister, sensing a small voice that would continually encourage her. That still small voice was not only the voice of God but also the voices of countless people who encouraged her, affirmed her, and loved her. But there was an inner strength that she discovered and lived by, which was a confident faith in God. She persevered so that she could realize God's calling and dream for her life. She met Robert Wordinger

at the University of Pennsylvania and married him on August 10, 1974. She graduated from The University of Texas, Arlington with a major in philosophy and then graduated from Southern Methodist University Perkins School of Theology with a Masters of Divinity. She was ordained an elder in the Central Texas Conference in 1994. She served the First United Methodist Churches in Fort Worth, Palo Pinto, Graford, Bethel United Methodist Church and Westcliff United Methodist Church in Fort Worth. She retired from the ministry in 2005 and became active in the First United Methodist Church of Hurst, where she was involved with Mission Central, a mission of First United Methodist Church of Hurst. She was active as a clergy member in initiating the Central Texas Walk to Emmaus. Barbara had a warm and loving spirit that touched many lives. She was a teacher, encourager and comforter and had the heart of a pastor. Those who knew her as pastor, friend, or family member knew her to be not only a person of great faith, but a dear soul. Her life was celebrated in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of Hurst on July 11, 2011.


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She is survived by her husband, Robert Wordinger; children, Susan Strickland, Laurie Ashley, Paul Wordinger, and Kathryn Cane; grandchildren, Nicholas Strickland, George Ashley, III, Jacob Ashley, Hannah Ashley, Avery Cane, and Conner Wordinger. Rev. Mike McKee

BENJAMIN THOMAS TRIBBLE September 15, 1926 - March 19, 2012

Rev. Dr. Benjamin Thomas Tribble, 85, passed from this life to eternal rest on Monday, March 19, 2012, joining his beloved wife, Jeannine. Serving God and serving people had been Dr. Tribble’s work for many, many years and he served in many Methodist churches over his long career. Tom received his first regular appointment to the Bardwell Methodist Church. While serving there he was introduced to a

pretty young lady named Jeannine Forston. He recalls his first impression of her as having a beautiful smile which could light up the room, and his heart. Tom and Jeannine were wed August 18, 1950. Over the years the family grew to include daughter Linda Kathryn, and sons William Otto and Thomas Daniel. Tom continued to pursue his education, and over the years earned a total of four college degrees: a Bachelor of Science from TWC, a Bachelors of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, a Masters of Sacred Theology, and ultimately his Doctorate of Ministry also from SMU. Tom was proud that all four degrees were earned (not honorary) and were all on full scholarship. During his 46 year ministry Dr. Tribble served many churches, and was the pastor during two new church constructions – First Methodist of Midlothian, and Riverside UMC. He was also pastor of First UMC of McGregor during the construction of their new Family Life Center. A note on Tom’s ministry: Although educated and biblically astute, “Dr. Tom” was proud to be known as a preacher – if you ever heard him preach, you would remember his engaging style. You felt like he was talking to you; His sermon could have you laughing one minute and crying the next. But, his goal was not to entertain; it was to move you into a closer relationship with God and Christ. “Dr. Tom” retired from full-time ministry in 1991 while serving at St. Stephens UMC. When he retired to Alvarado, he was fond of saying that he became known as Tom Tribble, the husband of Jeannine Tribble. To our great sorrow, Jeannine passed away on August 8, 2000, just one week from their 50th wedding anniversary. Soon thereafter, Dr. Tribble received an interim appointment at Everman UMC during this very pivotal time, for Tom as well as the church. It was a time of grieving and


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healing for both. Tom was grieving the tragic loss of his beloved wife Jeannine, and the church was trying to heal after a time of great turmoil. One member said, “It was just what the doctor ordered.” Each helped the other to cope with loss and pain. Dr. Tribble made a lasting impression in Everman. In 2008 he began a new chapter in his life when he moved into Heritage Place Retirement Community in Burleson, Texas. True to character, Tom immediately began making new friends, and was soon involved in many activities – including playing 42, joining the Wii baseball team, and organizing a nightly coffee group. Most importantly to Tom, he continued his ministry by leading Palm Sunday and Thanksgiving services at Heritage. While attending services at Everman UMC, Tom taught adult Sunday school – over time he realized it was becoming difficult for many in his class to make it to church – and he realized that all of them lived at Heritage. With the blessing of the minister, Tom began conducting the class at Heritage, and attracted new members. Heritage Place became “Everman UMC South.” Shortly before his death Tom spent three months in a Rehab facility – his goal was to return to his home at Heritage, which he did. And although fully aware of his precarious health condition and medical prognosis, Tom purchased season tickets to watch his beloved SMU Mustangs – “Go Ponies!” Tom, you will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by your family, and many, many friends. Submitted by Rev. Richard L. Klemm Everman UMC

LEE ALVIN BEDFORD, JR. June 15, 1928 to September 30, 2011

Lee Alvin Bedford, Jr. was born in Runge, Texas. He received degrees from Southern Methodist University and Perkins School of Theology. While attending seminary, he was a professional square dance caller and signed with RCA Records. He held the number one bestselling record in Texas at the time. Rev. Bedford was an ordained United Methodist minister for sixty years, serving numerous churches within the North and Central Texas Conferences. His pastorates included Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, First United

Methodist Church of Garland, White Rock United Methodist Church and the First United Methodist Church of Bedford. He formed the Casa Linda United Methodist which grew to 1800 members under his ministry. Several years, Lee also served as the Director of Evangelism for the North Texas Conference, as well as Chaplain for the Texas Air National Guard and the Dallas Police Department. He made evangelistic ministry trips to Pakistan and Korea, as well as trips to India with World Vision International, one of the largest relief agencies in the world. Lee had a passion for pastoral ministry, mentoring hundreds of young ministers in the United States and


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abroad. Lee also enjoyed camping and woodworking and was a model train enthusiast with All Points North Railroad Club in his later years. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-five years, Anne Lorene Bedford, and children David and wife Patti, Tom and wife Becky, Leslie Grubbs and husband, Randy, Teresa Granberry and husband Samuel, John and wife Jan, and Cheryl Devoto and husband Khris. He is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren as well as his brothers, Robert and wife Rebecca, Lance and wife Cindy, and Tom and wife Kathy. Rev. Jeff May

LEONARD CARL RADDE September 27, 1935-May 24, 2012 Dr. Leonard Carl Radde was born in Big Spring, Texas on September 27, 1935 to parents Sam and Doris Radde and died on May 24, 2012 in Ft. Worth Texas. Leonard graduated from Meridian High School and attained an associate of agriculture degree from Tarleton State University, a bachelor degree from Texas Wesleyan University, a master of theology degree from Southern Methodist University and a doctor of ministry degree from Drew University. Leonard married Ann

Poteet Oglesby on May 31, 1969. Leonard served admirably the following churches in the Central Texas Conference: Turnersville, Bluff Dale, Morgan-Kopperl, Meadowbrook (Associate), Covington-Osceola, Ash Crescent, Springtown, Gordon-Santo, Itasca Parish, Coleman-Novice, Ennis, Killeen, Burleson, Meadowbrook and St. Mark Cleburne. Leonard retired from active ministry in 1996. Leonard was a very active member of the Central Texas Conference, serving in a number of positions in addition to the churches that he served so faithfully. These positions are as follows: Council on Finance and Administration, statistician, Conference Personnel Committee, Conference Council on Ministries, Conference Committee on Communications, Conference Trustees, Conference Board of Global Ministries, Committee on Education, UMCOR Disaster Response, Volunteers in Mission, Task Force on Evangelism, Board of Pensions, Board of Evangelism, Committee on Town and Country Work. Leonard also served on the following boards, Walls Regional Medical Center and Aldersgate Enrichment Center. Leonard also organized the Central Texas Chapter 16 of the National United Methodist Campers serving as wagon master; he also served as national president of the organization. Leonard had a great love for international mission work as he traveled on five continents working and visiting numerous mission projects. Leonard was instrumental in establishing the broadcast of live morning worship in many of the churches in which he served. Leonard was diligent in televising worship for 11 years in three churches with over 30,000 viewers.


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Leonard was such a faithful servant of Jesus Christ and was one who gave evidence of his call in a number of ways. Leonard lived out this call with impeccable character and integrity and was such a faithful steward with all that God had entrusted to him. There was never any question in regards to Leonard’s commitment and dedication to our Lord and the church in which he served. Leonard challenged each church that he served to new levels of dedication and service. Churches responded to Leonard’s ministry because he not only proclaimed the call and claim of Christ in our lives--but in addition, he lived before his congregations a life of sincere discipleship. A service of worship celebrating the life and ministry of Leonard Radde was held on May 26, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Burleson. The service was conducted by Rev. Neil Norman, Dr. Jeff Smith and Dr. Chuck Denison; three individuals for whom Leonard had served as guide, mentor and friend. Leonard is held in loving memory by his wife, Ann; two sons, Tim Oglesby, James Oglesby and his wife Isaura and daughter, Juana Morin; two brothers, Rev. Henry Radde and his wife Susan, Kenneth Radde and his wife Kathy, and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Rev. Neil Norman

W. SIDNEY ROBERTS July 14, 1924 – October 15, 2011

W. Sidney Roberts, 87, of Hurst, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 15, 2011, at Community Hospice of Texas. Memorial services were held Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at First United Methodist Church Hurst with Dr. Michael McKee, Rev. Henry Radde and Rev. Randy Wild officiating. A second memorial service was held Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Crawford United Methodist Church with Rev. Henry Radde, Rev. Jack Riley and Rev. Rankin Koch officiating. Inurnment: Crawford Cemetery in Crawford.

Sidney was born July 14, 1924, in Crawford, TX to the late Clyde and Ninnie Lou Roberts. He was the youngest of nine children. Graduating from Crawford High School in 1941, Sidney attended Southwestern University, Baylor University and Texas Wesleyan University, receiving his B.A. in 1950. He received his M.Th. from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in 1953. Texas Wesleyan awarded him an honorary D.D. in 1968 and named him Distinguished Alumnus in 1977. Sidney married the former Bobbie M. England of Crawford on Nov. 28, 1945 and they had two children, Pamela K. and Ren H. Sidney was a United Methodist minister for over 60 years, serving churches in Moshiem, Cayote, Flat, Coon Creek, Morgan, Kopperl, Cleburne (St. Paul's), Grandview, Euless, Hamilton, Ennis (First), Corsicana (First) and Hurst (First). He also served as Assistant to the Bishop for seven years, District Superintendent for the Fort Worth East and Fort Worth West Districts for five years each and as Conference


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Director of Finance and Administration for six years. He was honored to represent the Central Texas Conference six times at General and Jurisdictional Conference, leading the delegation twice. During his ministry, Sidney served on, and chaired, numerous boards and councils, including Harris Methodist HEB and The Methodist Children’s Home in Waco. He also served for more than 20 years as Trustee for the Texas Methodist Foundation and Texas Wesleyan University. Sidney was a loving, generous and compassionate man. He was a man of great faith who lived his faith each and every day by his love to his family, his service to God and his devotion to his hometown of Crawford. Sidney was preceded in death by his parents and his eight siblings. He is held in loving memory by his wife of 65 years, Bobbie; two children, Pam and Ren and wife, Joy; four grandchildren, James and wife, Courtney, Dustin, Kelly and Sandra; seven great-grandchildren, Daniel, KayLyn, Dakota, Taylor, Ryan, Sydney and Piper; five nephews and nieces; and numerous great-nephews, great-nieces, great-great-nephews and great-great-nieces. Rev. Henry Radde

BERNELL GODFREY ROLLIN May 20, 1920 – June 5, 2011

Bernell Godfrey Rollin, 91, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011. Bernell was born May 20, 1920, in Comanche, TX. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and above all, her family. She was a very committed minister's wife, getting involved in several church women's groups, including the Sunshine Gang at First United Methodist Church downtown. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Roy Y. Rollin.

Survivors: Daughter, Nancy Rollin Sell; son, David Rollin and wife, Suzanne; grandchildren, Lori Boyce, Lindsay Rollin, Whitney Heinig and husband, Erich, and Johnathan Rollin; great-grandchildren, Preston, Brinley, Dylan and Alyssa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

FLORA M. BARRON May 17, 1913 – February 22, 2012

Flora M. Barron, 98, of Dallas, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Flora was the surviving spouse of Rev. Duke Robert Barron who served the Central Texas Conference until his untimely passing on August 8, 1968. Flora is held in loving memory by her daughter, Rozann Hancock.


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GERTIE MAE HAMILTON December 17, 1921 – August 1, 2011

Gertie Mae Hamilton, 88, of Riesel, Texas passed away Monday, August 1, 2011, at her home. Gertie was the surviving spouse of Rev. Henry Hamilton and served with him in many churches in the Central Texas Conference. Rev. Hamilton preceded her in death on April 2, 1976.

LEE ANN MCCLATCHY October 4, 1934 – August 14, 2011

Lee Ann was born October 4, 1934 in Fredrick, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Cressie and Travis Louderbauch Emmick. She attended high school in Roswell, New Mexico then Southwestern University in Georgetown earning a bachelor degree of music. Lee Ann married Pat McClatchy in Tucson, AZ where he was stationed as an Air Force Chaplain. She followed Pat to many exciting duty stations while Pat served as a Chaplain.

Lee Ann was a member of Central United Methodist Church where she served as organist for many years. She was a member of numerous music clubs and Daughter of the Republic. For 40 years she taught piano and organ and her students won recognition in area and state competition. I was blessed to have one of her students as my pianist at a local church I served. Lee Ann’s hobby was china painting, winning awards at art shows and fairs. Lee Ann was a person with a great Christian faith and was very generous with her time and talents. She served this church with much grace and love and is dearly missed. Rev. John Beckling

MILDRED BURTON May 28, 1917 - February 19, 2012

Mildred Burton was a woman who knew a lot about “coming home.” During her time as the spouse of a Central Texas Conference pastor, Mildred “came home” to: Salado, Pioneer, Big Hill/Ben Hur, Bynum, Burleson, Whitney, Ferris, Keren, Cleburne: St. Mark’s, Comanche, Cisco, Ennis, Stephenville, Cleburne: Main St., Weatherford First, Edge Park and Pleasant Mound. It was said of her husband, Rev. Raymond Burton, that he was a “good healer” of churches, so frequent moves were a given in the Burton household. And this list of locations

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made “home” for her family. These are the places that Mildred kept scrupulously clean just in case a church member happened to drop by. And these are the places that received a thorough “Conference cleaning” every spring, just in case Raymond should be notified at Conference that he was moving to a new charge. Mildred was a woman with a strong faith, as those who knew her can attest. She was also a generous woman, who would give her last quarter to a stranger who showed up on the steps of the parsonage. She was a creative woman who had an amazing knack for designing space inside parsonage cabinets. And she was a seamstress who could design clothes to her daughters’ specifications, even if it meant she had to copy the department store dress her daughter desired. Mildred was a loving woman. She met Raymond at Herring Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, and she used to tell of an early date when she and Raymond sat together in the rumble seat of the car when the youth went swimming. She was very close to Raymond, and the family recalls a story of a night during WWII when Mildred refused to go out because she was certain that Raymond, who was in active service, would call. She had no reason to know that he would call; but he did! Mildred had a strong sense of family. Whenever a pastoral move was announced, Mildred asked two questions first: 1) Does the parsonage have air conditioning? And, 2) How far is it from my parents in Waco? Mildred loved her parents, her husband, her children and her church. But her greatest love was for her Lord. Days before her death, as she was looking forward with excitement to seeing her newest great-granddaughter, Mildred regretted that she had not been able to attend worship services at church. Her health did not allow it; but this did not keep Mildred from serving the Lord as she was able, all the days of her life. Rev. Mary Spradlin


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NOTE: The complete roll of the deceased members of the Annual Conference from 1866 through the session of 1968 will be found in the 1969 Journal. The list that follows includes only the ministers who were members of the United Methodist Church.

Name Born Died Buried Duke Barron 1909 1968 Van Alstyne Edgar H. Johnson 1883 1968 Riesel James M. Bond 1880 1968 Weatherford A. Bruce Hornell 1940 1969 Trickham C. H. Sisserson 1896 1969 Fort Worth J. D. Smoot 1865 1969 Comanche T. H. Burton 1883 1969 Riesel George M. Seipp 1903 1970 Dallas LaRue Vanderpool 1903 1970 Annetta Roy E. Briggs 1891 1970 Corsicana John Wesley Ford 1908 1970 Arlington E. R. Stanford 1884 1970 Stanford Chapel, Waco A. B. Hulme 1889 1971 Fort Worth J. T. Gardner 1888 1971 Georgetown J. M. Hays 1883 1971 Waxahachie John C. Pace 1888 1971 Iowa Park Elvis H. Carter 1907 1971 Fort Worth Thomas Sterck 1895 1971 Fort Worth A. W. Franklin 1887 1971 Graham Lloyd Sanders 1906 1971 Dublin, Lower Green's Creek Thomas B. Granger 1909 1972 Palmer Gid. J. Bryan 1877 1972 Dallas D. A. Chisholm 1891 1972 Proctor Ray A. Langston 1883 1972 Gatesville Charles E. Wilkins 1885 1972 Woodville Chet C. Henson 1891 1972 Waco D. R. McCauley 1887 1972 Meridian Victor D. Dow 1883 1973 Mansfield S. A. Baker 1904 1973 Waco Henry C. Hoesch 1887 1973 Nebraska W. T. Boulware 1890 1973 Hillsboro Roy L. Crawford 1894 1973 Winters Saul A. White 1900 1974 San Antonio Frank L. Turner, Sr. 1893 1974 Brownwood Ollie Apple 1897 1974 Walford C. O. Shugart 1881 1974 Waxahachie R. W. Call 1897 1974 Whitney R. T. Wallace 1888 1974 Belton


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Raybon Porter 1899 1979 Wichita Falls Homer R. Hall 1888 1979 Dublin, Lower Green's Creek S. Ross Grace 1900 1979 Cisco William C. Crawford 1921 1980 Crawford Arthur G. Standlee 1893 1980 Little River W. W. Ward 1887 1980 Fort Worth S. A. Keese 1907 1980 Waco Nancy Todd Murray 1948 1980 Cresson Frank T. Fisher 1892 1980 Waxahachie Milton G. Slayden 1902 1980 Waxahachie J. L. Glaze 1915 1980 Cleburne H. M. Hopkins 1885 1980 Fort Worth Abraham McGill 1919 1980 Anderson Robert Cope 1943 1980 Fort Worth M. A. L. Freeman 1900 1980 Austin J. D. F. Williams 1902 1980 Fort Worth Warren Flynn 1901 1981 Fort Worth Roy Davis 1899 1981 Corsicana J. L. Oliver 1887 1981 Dublin, Lower Green's Creek J. Morris Bailey 1913 1981 Waco Chester A. Wilkerson 1896 1981 Winters Eldridge M. Cooper 1902 1981 Mexia Ernest M. Rucker 1920 1981 Temple Roy F. Johnson 1904 1981 Crockett G. J. Goff 1907 1982 Waco G. Alfred Brown 1900 1982 Fort Worth Samuel M. Franklin 1891 1982 Freestone County Anthony J. Miller 1889 1982 Newton, Kansas Wallace J. Shelton 1909 1983 Fort Worth Dale Yant 1925 1983 Iredell Daniel B. Baker 1884 1983 Temple John H. McDaniel 1919 1983 Columbus, Texas James H. Campbell 1922 1983 Fort Worth Peyton Goodman 1905 1983 Corsicana Oswald B. Salyer 1916 1983 Los Angeles, California L. Warren Olliff 1926 1983 Dallas Jack Payne 1924 1983 Clifton Maggart B. Howell 1917 1983 Fort Worth Frank H. Ingram 1901 1983 Fort Worth Thad E. Son 1903 1983 Mansfield Roy E. Stanley 1921 1984 Waco John H. Basham 1928 1984 Fort Worth


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John William Gill, Jr. 1909 1991 Arlington John Donald Hazlewood 1924 1991 Fort Worth Jackson C. Oglesby 1900 1991 Arlington W. C. Taylor, Jr. 1930 1991 Waco Paul Christopher 1899 1992 Arlington Victor Earl Hankinson 1912 1993 Waco John B. Holt 1915 1993 Dallas John Dillard Hutcheson 1934 1993 Springtown Robert Vance Lindsey 1931 1993 Cleburne William Lloyd Shaw 1907 1993 Waco C. J. Ledet 1930 1993 Marrero, Louisiana D. L. McCree 1903 1993 Graham Wallace W. Pittman 1908 1993 Temple J. D. Walsh 1910 1993 Jonesboro A. B. McCown 1918 1994 Wichita Falls Richard Millsap 1923 1994 Covington Floyd A. Boulware 1912 1994 New Mexico Carl Poe Mehaffy, Jr. 1922 1994 Fort Worth William M. Greenwaldt 1918 1994 Fort Worth Robert Almanza 1943 1994 Waco Denzil G. Wright 1918 1995 Springtown Charles Joseph McAfee 1924 1995 Watts Chapel Leonard L. Haynes, Sr. 1898 1996 Inglewood, CA Sidney Francis Bunn 1937 1996 Little River Kester Maurice Hearn 1908 1996 Fort Worth Karl Lavelle Swain 1929 1997 Nevada Cecil Martin Ellis 1909 1997 Arlington William G. Whitaker 1909 1997 Waco Eustace R. Gordon 1896 1997 Fort Worth Robert Wayne Richmond 1924 1997 Arlington Leonard D. Kelley 1927 1997 Fort Worth Louis John Shambeck 1923 1997 Graham George Morris 1923 1997 Grand Prarie Sam Partee 1924 1997 Bradshaw, TX H. Brown Loyd 1905 1998 Waco Cleo Metcalf 1917 1998 Arlington Henry “Joe” Cooper 1925 1998 Holland, TX Noah Warren McCain 1919 1998 Fort Worth Dan Johnson 1909 1999 Weatherford John James Fourie 1927 1999 Farmers Branch Jan Lynette White 1952 1999 Granbury Marvin “Steve” Monk 1947 1999 Graham


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Charles M. Walton 1921 2005 Robert Terrell Nelson 1935 2005 Burleson Ben Harold Feemster 1929 2005 Fort Worth Lee R. Geldmeier 1915 2005 Waco Rebecca Ann Emery 1950 2005 H. Lively Brown 1926 2006 Granbury Burt M. Gillis 1912 2006 Moody Cleo. C. Sessions 1909 2006 Fort Worth Charles E. Cox, Jr. 1926 2006 Graham Elden Douglas Traster, Jr. 1928 2006 William Moody 1925 2006 Waco Albert Jessie Wormwood 1914 2006 Weatherford Glenn Caroll Bowman 1916 2006 Joshua John Edward Dowd 1922 2006 Eric C. Purnell 1915 2006 Waco Raymond Burton 1912 2006 Fort Worth George McAfee Matthews 1922 2006 Salado Ernestine Scott 1937 2007 Waco Bobby Dean Baggett 1954 2007 Fort Worth Len Layne 1913 2007 Mineral Wells James B. Ansley 1912 2007 Bazette Walter G. Black 1918 2007 Fort Worth Lawrence A. Zellers 1922 2007 Clyde E. Zellers, Jr. 1918 2007 Robert G. Haynes 1922 2007 Colleyville Kenneth Bass 1924 2007 Blooming Grove Nicholas Henry Kupferle, Jr. 1922 2007 J. Charles Shelley 1929 2008 Ernest O. DeWald 1917 2008 Gene F. Allen 1919 2008 Crawford Robert A. Greaves, Jr. 1921 2008 Carl G. Owens 1926 2008 Copperas Cove Roy Rollin 1914 2008 Fort Worth Joe Douglas Worley 1931 2008 DFW National Cemetery Norman Bruner 1927 2008 Gene Austin Moore 1930 2008 Bosqueville Paul Wiseman 1916 2008 Hillsboro Beverly Hamilton 1962 2008 Elmer Glazener 1928 2008 Ferris H.F. Meier, Jr. 1922 2009 Riesel Homer R. Kluck 1928 2009 Perry Crandell Marsden Hunt 1919 2009 Fort Worth


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No. Place Date President Secretary 1 Fort Worth 24-May-70 Bishop W. Kenneth Pope J. D. F. Williams 2 Fort Worth 7-Jun-71 Bishop W. Kenneth Pope J. D. F. Williams 3 Fort Worth 4-Jun-72 Bishop W. Kenneth Pope J. D. F. Williams 4 Fort Worth 3-Jun-73 Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe J. W. Sprinkle 5 Waco 2-Jun-74 Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe J. W. Sprinkle 6 Fort Worth 1-Jun-75 Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe J. W. Sprinkle 7 Waco 6-Jun-76 Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe J. W. Sprinkle 8 Waco 5-Jun-77 Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe J. W. Sprinkle 9 Fort Worth 4-Jun-78 Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe J. W. Sprinkle

10 Waco 3-Jun-79 Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe J. W. Sprinkle 11 Fort Worth 1-Jun-80 Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe J. W. Sprinkle 12 Waco 31-May-81 Bishop John W. Russell W. M. Greenwaldt 13 Fort Worth 30-May-82 Bishop John W. Russell W. M. Greenwaldt 14 Waco 5-Jun-83 Bishop John W. Russell W. M. Greenwaldt 15 Fort Worth 3-Jun-84 Bishop John W. Russell W. M. Greenwaldt 16 Waco 2-Jun-85 Bishop John W. Russell W. M. Greenwaldt 17 Arlington 1-Jun-86 Bishop John W. Russell W. M. Greenwaldt 18 Waco 1-Jun-87 Bishop John W. Russell H. Gordon Dennis 19 Fort Worth 6-Jun-88 Bishop John W. Russell H. Gordon Dennis 20 Arlington 5-Jun-89 Bishop John W. Russell Sidney Roberts 21 Waco 3-Jun-90 Bishop John W. Russell Sidney Roberts 22 Fort Worth 2-Jun-91 Bishop John W. Russell Sidney Roberts 23 Arlington 31-May-92 Bishop John W. Russell Sidney Roberts 24 Waco 6-Jun-93 Bishop Joe A. Wilson Sidney Roberts 25 Fort Worth 5-Jun-94 Bishop Joe A. Wilson Sidney Roberts 26 Waco 4-Jun-95 Bishop Joe A. Wilson Richard M. Freeman 27 Fort Worth 2-Jun-96 Bishop Joe A. Wilson Richard M. Freeman 28 Waco 1-Jun-97 Bishop Joe A. Wilson Richard M. Freeman 29 Fort Worth 31-May-98 Bishop Joe A. Wilson Richard M. Freeman 30 Waco 6-Jun-99 Bishop Joe A. Wilson Richard M. Freeman 31 Fort Worth 4-Jun-00 Bishop Joe A. Wilson Charles L. McClure 32 Waco 3-Jun-01 Bishop Ben R. Chamness Charles L. McClure 33 Waco 2-Jun-02 Bishop Ben R. Chamness Charles L. McClure 34 Fort Worth 1-Jun-03 Bishop Ben R. Chamness Charles L. McClure 35 Waco 30-May-04 Bishop Ben R. Chamness Charles L. McClure 36 Fort Worth 5-Jun-05 Bishop Ben R. Chamness Charles L. McClure 37 Waco 4-Jun-06 Bishop Ben R. Chamness Harvey L. Ozmer 38 Fort Worth 3-Jun-07 Bishop Ben R. Chamness Harvey L. Ozmer 39 Fort Worth 1-Jun-08 Bishop Ben R. Chamness Harvey L. Ozmer 40 Southlake 7-Jun-09 Bishop J. Michael Lowry Harvey L. Ozmer 41 Fort Worth 6-Jun-10 Bishop J. Michael Lowry Harvey L. Ozmer 42 Waco 5-Jun-11 Bishop J. Michael Lowry Harvey L. Ozmer 43 Waco 3-Jun-12 Bishop J. Michael Lowry Randy Wild


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INTRODUCTION TO GUIDING PRINCIPLES & BEST PRACTICES

Introduction

In order to make our organization more nimble and adaptive, the 2011 Annual Conference session adopted the following 3 reports, “Guiding Principles and Best Practices”, Annual Conference Organization and a Policy and Procedures manual. The “guiding principles and best practices” are foundational to the understanding of our mission and ministry. They represent our new understanding and way of doing ministry as flexible and adaptive. Our annual conference and the individual churches are in a time of transition, we must continually be on the move, initiating, facing, and adapting quickly to changing realities. They require a 2/3 vote of the annual conference to amend or suspend. The Annual Conference Organization and the Policy and Procedure manual are administrative in nature and changes are to be handled at the appropriate organizational level. The intent is that each document continues to be more organic and less institutional. They are living and breathing organism that adapt and change as necessary to do the work of God in the world.

Guiding Principles of the Central Texas Annual Conference • We embrace and celebrate the mission of the United Methodist Church of “making

disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” • We believe that the churches of our conference are “mission stations,” outposts

for the work of God in the world. • We believe that mission at all levels of the church should be well defined, laser

focused, with measurable outcomes. • We believe that the Conference and its local congregations are called to be good

stewards of the resources God provides for our work. • We believe that we are called to be faithful to the five core values of Evangelism,

The Wesleyan Tradition, Spiritual Growth, Mission, and Inclusiveness. • We embrace the four focus areas of the United Methodist Church of: 1)

Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world, 2) Creating new places for new people by starting new congregations and renewing existing ones, 3) Engaging in ministry with the poor, and 4) Stamping out killer disease by improving health globally.

• We believe that each local church can become a “Fruitful Congregation” by practicing Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission, and Extravagant Generosity.

• We believe in the inevitability of change, that it’s God’s gift, and it is our task to manage change in efficient and creative ways.


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Annual Conference Best Practices

• The Central Texas Conference shall be organized according to the current Book

of Discipline of the United Methodist Church. In accordance with the Discipline, it shall meet annually at a time appointed by the Bishop at the location chosen by the Annual Conference. Adjourned or special sessions shall be called in a manner set forth by the Discipline.

• The business of the Annual Conference shall be conducted by the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order.

• A Preliminary Report of matters for consideration by a session of the Annual Conference shall be made available to the members of the Annual Conference at least one month prior to the session of the Annual Conference.

• Lay members and alternate lay members of the Annual Conference shall be elected at their local church charge conference for a one-year term following their election, subject to the provisions of the Book of Discipline.

• There shall be an equal number of lay and clergy members on the Annual Conference. The procedure for the equalization of lay and clergy members in the next Annual Conference will be presented as part of the report of Center for Mission Support.

• The procedures for handling matters to be presented to Annual Conference that were not in the Preliminary Report can be found in the Policy and Procedure Manual of the Annual Conference.

• Any of the Best Practices and Guiding Principles of the Annual Conference may be amended or suspended by a two-thirds vote of those present and voting at a session of the Annual Conference provided that any such motion to amend the Best Practices must be laid on the table at least one day before the Conference can vote to amend.

• Vacancies in membership on Annual Conference bodies that occur between sessions of the Annual Conference shall be filled by the appropriate bodies following the procedures outlined in the Policy and Procedures Manual of the Annual Conference.

• General Church and Annual Conference apportionments shall be apportioned to each local church on a conference wide basis. The details of the formula shall be part of the report of The Annual Conference Council on Finance and Administration. (¶613.3)

• There shall be a Manual of Conference Policies and Procedures that outlines policies and procedures related to Financial Matters, Clergy Benefits, Change of Appointment and other issues related to the functions of the Church.

• There will be a team to record, read and approve the proceedings of the Annual Conference after the final session. The team will be nominated by the Center for Mission Support and approved by the Core Leadership Team.

• The Districts of the Annual Conference will organize in such a way to reflect the offices/tasks required by the Book of Discipline and the Annual Conference. Beyond the basic Disciplinary and Conference requirements, Districts may organize in the best way to accomplish the mission of the Annual Conference and support the mission of their local churches.


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Best Practices

Financial Best Practices

• The fiscal year of the Annual Conference shall be from January 1 to December

31, and the salaries of clergy members (appointed as pastors, District Superintendents, Executive Center Directors) and lay employees shall be paid accordingly.

• The Council on Finance and Administration shall present the proposed budget for the purpose of clarification and correction only at the first business session of the Annual Conference each year. Changes in the proposed budget shall be reported by the Committee, Board and/or Center making the request at the time they report to the Annual Conference. Approval or disapproval of the financial request shall be voted as an amendment to the proposed budget at the final presentation of the budget by CFA at the last session of the Annual Conference.

• Any proposal to create a new apportionment or to change the purpose for an existing apportionment shall be presented during a regular or called session of the Annual Conference, and shall not be voted on until the next session of the Annual Conference.

• Any proposed change of the decimal formula shall first be studied by the Council on Finance and Administration. CFA shall then report its recommendation to the Annual Conference (2008 Book of Discipline ¶615).

• The auditing firm approved by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall audit all books of treasurers of boards whose auditing is not provided in the Book of Discipline, and report the results to the CFA. A statement of these accounts will be sent to the Conference Secretary for inclusion in the minutes.

• The Council on Finance and Administration shall recommend the mileage reimbursement for necessary travel to Conference meetings for members of all Conference entities.

• The Conference Treasurer, after the close of the fiscal year, shall transfer into the Operating Reserve all unexpended balances of the annual appropriations for the year just closed (excepting only items specifically exempted by the Council on Finance and Administration). The Conference Treasurer will honor the requisitions for all necessary expenses of the new fiscal year within the limits of the appropriations.

Annual Conference Organization Best Practices

• The Annual Conference is to be organized to accomplish the stated mission of the

United Methodist Church. “The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”

• There shall be a Core Leadership Team who will oversee the administration and mission of the Annual Conference. It will develop measurable outcomes for the Central Texas Conference in keeping with the direction laid out by the Annual Conference and which are faithful to the Book of Discipline. The team will identify emerging mission needs and deploy resources to meet them. The Team will create a culture of accountability for the Center Teams and their Executive Directors. The Team will be convened by the Bishop or in the absence of the Bishop by the Assistant to the Bishop.


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1. The membership of the Core Leadership Team will include:

a. The Bishop (voice but not vote) b. The Conference Lay Leader c. One lay member elected by each of the five geographical districts d. One lay member Chosen from the New Church District e. Three at-large members appointed by the Bishop f. Dean of the Cabinet g. The Assistant to the Bishop h. The Executive Director of the Center for Leadership i. The Executive Director of the Center for Evangelism & Church

Growth j. The Executive Director of the Center for Mission Support

2. Specific Responsibilities of Core Leadership Team and its Temporary Project

Groups

a. Annual Conference Strategic Planning b. Management and updating the Guiding Principles of the Conference c. Other Project Groups that are needed to facilitate the mission of the

Conference. • There will be the Connectional Table of the Annual Conference. Its purpose is to

provide for the diversity of voices and interests of the Conference to be heard in conversation about the mission and ministry of the Church. The group is collaborative, inclusive and may change as ministry needs change. The Connectional Table is to enable the flow of information and communication among the various interests and ministries within the Conference. The Table is where the representative areas required by the Book of Discipline will reside.

1. The membership of the Connectional Table currently include:

a. Conference Lay Leader b. Associate Conference Lay Leader c. Disaster Response d. Emmaus Board or Director’s Representative e. Renewal of Eastern Mexico Covenant f. Team Leader of Health and Welfare g. Team Leader of Church and Society h. President of Conference United Methodist Women i. President of Conference United Methodist Men j. Inclusiveness Team (Includes attention to)

i. The Status and Role of Women ii. Native American Ministries iii. Disability Concerns iv. Religion and Race

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m. Team Leader of Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns n. Team Leader of Commission on Archives and History o. Members of General and Jurisdictional bodies who reside in the

Annual Conference Ex officio: Executive Directors of The Three Centers

2. The Connectional Table will be convened by any of the Executive Center Directors.

• There will be a Center for Leadership. The Executive Director of the Center for Leadership will also serve as the Assistant to the Bishop. The Center will be responsible for the following functions:

1. Higher Education 2. Campus Ministry 3. Intentional Interim Ministry 4. Extension Ministries 5. Identification, recruitment, and equipping of young, diverse, lay and clergy

leaders. 6. Communication and information technology for the Annual Conference. 7. Professional and Ethical Behavior for Clergy and Lay Leaders 8. Annual Conference Nominations and Leadership

• The Center will be the organizational home of the following:

1. The Board of Ordained Ministry 2. The Committee on Administrative Review 3. The Committee on Investigation 4. The Board of Laity 5. The Order of Elders 6. The Order of Deacons 7. The Order of Local Pastors 8. Committee on the Episcopacy 9. Committee on Counseling (program)

• There will be a Center for Evangelism and Church Growth. The Center will be

responsible for the following functions:

1. Small membership and rural church transformation. 2. Ethnic local church concerns 3. Resourcing churches. 4. Evangelism and witness 5. Establishment of new faith communities 6. Transformation of Existing Congregations. 7. Parish and Community Development 8. Conference Council on Youth Ministry


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• There will be a Center for Mission Support. The Center will be responsible for

the following functions:

1. The Administrative Functions of the Annual Conference

a. Finance b. Health Insurance c. Pensions d. Minutes of the Annual Conference e. Archives and History f. Episcopal Residence g. Equalizing of Annual Conference Membership h. Conference Center Facility i. Glen Lake Camp j. Equitable Compensation and Clergy Benefits k. Housing for Retired Ministers

2. The Missional Outreach of the Annual Conference

a. Conference Mission Ministries b. Disaster Response c. Mission Experience (CTCYM & VIM) d. Risk Taking Mission and Service e. Intentional Faith Development f. Engaging in Ministry with the Poor g. Global Health h. Safe Sanctuary Policy

3. It will be the organizational home of the following:

a. Committee on Counseling (financial) b. Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Center Board c. Committee on Finance & Administration d. The Board of Pensions & Health Benefits e. The Board of Trustees f. The Committee on Episcopal Residence g. The Commission on Equitable Compensation & Clergy Benefits


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CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH POLICIES & PROCEDURES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

PROCEDURE FOR EQUALIZATION OF LAY CLERGY MEMBERS

OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

1. It shall be the responsibility of the Center for Mission Support annually to revise the number of additional lay members required to equalize lay and clergy membership of the Annual Conference.

2. The Center for Mission Support shall notify each District Superintendent as to the

churches that will elect additional members preceding the next Annual Conference, by September 1.

3. To equalize the number of lay and clergy, the following will be members by virtue

of offices held;

a. Each District Lay Leader b. Each District United Methodist Women President c. Each District United Methodist Men President d. Each District Student Leadership President e. One additional youth designated by the District Student Leadership Team f. Lay chairs of Conference boards, councils, commissions, or committees. g. Lay Members of any general and/or jurisdictional agencies who reside in the

Central Texas Conference and are not otherwise members of the Annual Conference.

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION

1. All resolutions and petitions for consideration of Annual Conference shall be

presented to the Center for Mission Support sixty days prior to the beginning of the Annual Conference session. It is the responsibility of the Center for Mission Support to send these resolutions and petitions to the appropriate Center Team. The Center Team will report a recommendation of concurrence or non-concurrence and/or any revisions prior to the Annual Conference.

2. All matters to be presented to the Annual Conference in session which pertain to

the work of one of the Center Teams, and which were not received and considered before the Preliminary Report was made available, shall be referred by the Center for Mission Support to the appropriate Center Team for consideration. The Center Team will report a recommendation of concurrence or non-concurrence and/or any revisions prior to the Annual Conference.

3. All other papers, resolutions or reports presented to Annual Conference which

may not pertain directly to the work of one of its standing bodies must also be referred to the designated Conference Secretary and then to a study committee nominated by the Bishop and elected by the Annual Conference. Those shall be reported back to the Conference with recommendation for concurrence or non-concurrence and/or any revisions prior to the close of the Conference session, unless otherwise directed by the Annual Conference.


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4. All papers, resolutions, obituaries and reports coming to the Conference, not included in the preliminary report, must be typewritten in triplicate and two copies of said report must be in the hands of the designated Conference Secretary before they are presented to the Conference. Any reports requiring approval of the Annual Conference, not in the preliminary report, shall be reproduced for members of the Conference by the proponent so that all may follow the report as it is being presented.

5. The Center for Mission Support shall designate a team to receive and publish

suitable memoirs of deceased clergy and widows or widowers of clergy. The clergy in charge of the funeral of such persons shall be responsible for preparing the memoir and filing it with the Center for Mission Support immediately after the funeral.

PROCEDURE FOR NOMINATIONS TO ANNUAL CONFERENCE There shall be an Annual Conference Nominations and Leadership Team. It shall be the purpose of the Team to seek out and enlist the services of the best-qualified persons available within the Annual Conference to fill various positions for which it is to make nominations. 1. The membership shall be the Bishop, who shall be the chair

a. The District Superintendents b. Lay Leader, the Conference c. Presidents of UMW. UMM, Conference Student Leadership Team d. District Lay Leaders, e. One other youth representative recommended annually by the Conference

Council on Youth Ministry, f. Representatives recommended annually by the Inclusiveness Umbrella, g. Three clergy at-large elected annually upon nomination. h. The Executive Directors of the Centers for Mission Support, Leadership, and

Evangelism and Church Growth shall be members without vote. The Conference Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development procedure for centers, officers of boards, councils or agencies of the Conference as required by the Discipline and/or guiding principles shall be: 1. The respective boards and agencies shall nominate their own officers and present

the names to the Conference Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development prior to April 1 of the year in which they shall be elected.

2. The Conference Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development may

return the nominations to the boards and agencies with possible recommendations for further review and resubmission.

3. The Conference Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development shall

have ultimate authority to submit nominations to the Annual Conference in order to achieve appropriate age, ethnic, gender, District and expertise representation.

4. When the nominations are complete, the Conference Committee on Nominations

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5. Prior to May 15, all agencies and institutions related to the Annual Conference shall submit a final report to the Center for Mission Support their nominations of persons to be elected by the Central Texas Conference to serve on their boards of Directors or trustees.

The Conference Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development shall make nominations to the Annual Conference as may be necessary to accomplish the emission and/or required by the current Book of Discipline. It is recommended no person shall serve as an elected member of more than one of the Annual Conference standing bodies at one time, unless necessary for age, ethnic, gender, District or expertise representation. The nomination procedure for all Conference leadership positions shall be as follows: By February 15th of each year, the Center for Mission Support shall make available to each District Superintendent a listing of all positions for which District nominations are solicited for consideration by the Conference Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development to appear on the slate that will be presented at the ensuing Annual Conference session; 1. By April 1st , the District Committee on Nominations and Leadership

Development/or its equivalent body will have met and submitted District nominations for all positions in question, taking into consideration the names submitted by local churches. The District Committee, however, shall make nominations of only persons it feels are adequately equipped for the task and may elect not to make nominations in those cases where it feels minimum qualifications for the positions in question are not present. All persons being considered for a position in the Annual Conference shall be contacted by the District Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development before nomination to Annual Conference regarding the responsibilities of the position and whether or not they are willing to serve, if nominated and elected.

2. Prior to May 10th, the Conference Committee on Nominations and Leadership

Development shall meet to prepare a list of nominees for all positions that must be filled by the next Annual Conference.

3. All persons being considered for a position in the Annual Conference shall be

contacted by the Conference Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development before nomination to Annual Conference regarding the responsibility of the position and whether or not they are willing to serve, if elected.

It is recommended that insofar as possible, the membership on leadership teams, councils, boards, and agencies of the Annual Conference shall be representative of the Conference's Districts except for the Board of Ordained Ministry. Members for all standing committees, boards, and commissions of the annual conference shall be selected in such a manner as the Book of Discipline may specifically require or as the annual conference may determine.


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ANNUAL CONFERENCE FINANCIAL PROCEDURES

1. Remittance Procedure

a. Apportionment payments, askings, special day offerings, advance specials, and any missional gifts from a pastoral charge to the Conference Treasurer should be submitted either online or by check with accompanying current year remittance form. The Conference Treasurer will in turn post, in a timely fashion, remittances received. The Conference Treasurer will also report monthly to the Bishop, Cabinet and Churches the status of funds remitted.

2. Conference Budget Preparation Procedure

a. After careful consideration of all financial responsibilities of the Annual Conference, the Council on Finance and Administration, and the Executive Center Directors shall recommend all funding levels for the major categories in the total Conference program. If for any reason the Conference benevolence budget needs to be changed, CFA shall adjust the allocation and refer it back to the three Conference Centers for adjustments of the itemized appropriations in the Conference benevolence budget. Should any Conference Center agency feel its cause has been neglected or excluded, it shall have the opportunity to represent its cause before the Council on Finance and Administration (Book of Discipline ¶614).

3. Conference Budget based on Local Church Decimal

a. All Conference items allocated to the local churches of the Conference shall be based on the decimal arrived at by the following formula: Determine Conference total expenditure by adding the total of the following Table II statistical items:

51A Pension & Benefit Funds (CRSP) 53 Pastor’s Base Compensation 54 Associate Pastor’s Base Compensation 55 Utilities and Housing paid to/for Pastor and to/for Associate(s) 57 Travel and Other Allowances paid to/for Pastor and Associate(s) 58 Deacon(s) Compensation 59 Diaconal Compensation 60 Other Staff Compensation 61 Current Program Expense 62 Other Current Operating Expense Add the above ten (10) expenditures for each local church to get the “local church total expenditure.” Divide each “local church expenditure” by the “Conference total expenditure” to arrive at the local church decimal. (Each decimal is rounded to five decimal places.) Multiply the local church decimal by Conference Apportionment allocation to get the Local Church Apportionment. (Each apportionment is rounded to the nearest dollar, with each church being apportioned at least one dollar for each apportionment.)


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4. Council on Finance and Administration Duty

a. It shall be the duty of the Council on Finance and Administration to compute the decimal annually using the latest statistics (corrected, if necessary), and furnish the table of apportionments to the Districts for distribution.

5. Items for Distribution

a. All items to be distributed under the formula are included in the Conference budget: all General Church Apportionments, all Jurisdictional Church Apportionments, and Annual Conference Administration and Ministries. Others can only be added by action of the Annual Conference.

6. Special Day Offering

a. Any Special Day Offering, except where set by the Book of Discipline, must first be annually presented and approved by the Council on Finance and Administration. No such day shall be recommended to the Annual Conference for any agency, cause, or institution, nor shall such a day be listed or printed on the Conference calendar, unless such agency, cause, or institution has presented a full financial statement and audit, including current annual income and expense, together with its report to the appropriate Conference Ministry Center.

PROCEDURES FOR DISCONTINUED OR ABANDONED CHURCH PROPERTY

Any property abandoned in the past or that shall be abandoned in the future and the property disposed of as directed by the Book of Discipline in accordance with 2008 ¶ 2548, the proceeds derived there from, if any, shall be first applied to the retirement of pension deficits, and the satisfaction of any claims against ministerial pension annuities which may have arisen out of failure of that church to make proportionate payment for support. The remaining proceeds are to be transferred to the Commission on Church Growth and Development. In the event of a church closure or abandonment, the official and historical records of the closed or abandoned church will be transferred directly to the Archives Depository of the Central Texas Conference by the District Superintendent of the District in which the closed or abandoned church is located. In the event of two or more churches merging, the official and historical records of the churches being merged shall be transferred to the Archives Depository of the Central Texas Conference by the District Superintendent of the District in which the churches are located. The records shall be transferred to the Archives Depository no later than three months following the merger.

PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL CHURCHES REGARDING PASTORAL VACATIONS, HOUSING, UTILITIES, & MOVES

Each congregation shall annually give attention to the vacation policy, using as the guideline for its discussion the policy found in this Manual. Each congregation shall annually give attention to the housing policy, using as the guideline for its discussion the policy found in this Manual.


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Parsonage utilities should be in the name of the church, i.e., the deposit paid by the church. If the parsonage utilities are not paid by the church, the departing pastor must have arranged in advance of his/her departure to have the meters read on moving day, or on the day of departing the parsonage. The departing pastor is responsible for the bills up to that time. In the event of death of a clergy or diaconal minister residing in a church owned residence, the family of the deceased clergy or diaconal minister will be allowed ninety days to find other housing and vacate the church owned residence, or such other time as deemed appropriate by the Cabinet and by the local church pastor-parish relations committee.

Salaries of clergy moving at Annual Conference shall be paid through May 31 by the former charge and from June 1 by the receiving charge. No pastor is allowed to claim reimbursement for more than 5/12 of the Pastor’s accountable reimbursement Plan between January and May without recommendation of the PPR/SPR Committee and approval by the Administrative Board.

POLICY REGARDING PARSONAGE STANDARDS FOR LOCAL CHURCHES

The church today demands the clergy to be not only a preacher, as was the early circuit rider, but a resident pastor and responsible citizen in the community. In order to meet these felt needs, and to call men and women to a dedicated ministry, the church must provide living conditions that will establish an adequate base from which to operate. It is the privilege and responsibility of the members of each congregation to provide the physical setting which will give the parsonage family the maximum comfort and convenience that the energies of the pastor may be more concentrated on his/her task and willing service in the Church of God. Because the parsonage, like the church building, reflects upon the congregation and the pastor, it should be in such condition that all concerned can be justifiably proud of it. Likewise, pastors should exercise the same diligence in caring for the parsonage as they would if it were their own property; mindful that they are stewards for those who will live in the parsonage after them. The following Parsonage Standards were put in place and approved at the 1973 Central Texas Annual Conference and have appeared in our Journals since that time. Therefore, parsonages built or purchased prior to December 31, 1973 may not meet all of the recommendations in Sections I and II, but are subject to requirements in Sections III – V. Parsonages built or purchased after January 1, 1974 are subject to all recommendations and requirements listed in Sections I – V.

SECTION I LOCATION

The location of a new parsonage is a matter of extreme importance. It should provide for the safety, convenience and privacy of the parsonage family. For this reason, we recommend that a new parsonage not be located adjacent to the church facilities.

SECTION II SIZE OF BUILDING AND LIVING AREAS

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not the only one who will live in that parsonage and that the house should be adaptable for a variety of family sizes and situations. Also, care should be given that facilities should be fully accessible for those with handicapping conditions meeting standards of the 2008 Book of Discipline ¶2543. Recommendations:

1. 1800 square feet minimum living space. 2. At least 3 bedrooms, preferably 4. 3. At least 2 bath, preferable 2 ½ with adequate linen closet. 4. Family and dining areas adequate for entertaining. 5. Preferably a separate area (living, sitting or office) that could be used for

visiting or study. 6. Adequate closet and storage space. Closet space in each bedroom and other

storage space well distributed throughout the house. 7. Laundry area (see Section III.B.7) 8. Adequate garage or carport space (preferably 2-car attached garage) 9. Adequate outside living area with fenced yard.

SECTION III REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

1. Health & Safety

a. Adequate supply of hot and cold water in bathrooms, kitchen and laundry. b. Proper sewage disposal according to the standards of local and/or State

Department of Health. c. Fire extinguisher in kitchen with yearly inspection. d. Automatic central heating and air conditioning. e. Bathroom heating and hot water heaters should be protected and if not

electric should be properly vented. f. Provide smoke detectors for kitchen, living, laundry, and bedroom areas. g. Provide carbon monoxide detectors, unless parsonage is completely electric. h. Recommend that a Lead Paint Disclosure be provided for parsonages built

before 1978.

2. Kitchen with Well-Planned Work Area

a. Cooking area complete with range or built-in cooking units, counter space, hood and exhaust fan.

b. Sink area complete with modern double bowl sink with disposal and drain space.

c. Large automatic refrigerator with freezer unit. d. Required code electrical outlets for every room. e. A well-equipped kitchen with adequate storage for dishes, utensils and food

pantry. f. Built-in dishwasher. g. Laundry room with properly vented washer/dryer.

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b. Window coverings, drapes, curtains, and blinds, adequate for privacy, are the responsibility of the church.

c. Internet/cable ready. d. If the parsonage family is expected to maintain the lawn, the church will

supply, lawn tools, weed eater, mower (self-propelled or riding as appropriate for size of yard). In addition the church will provide hoses, ladder, and garbage receptacles.

SECTION IV MAINTENANCE

A. Decoration - Both the interior and exterior of the parsonage should be kept in

such a state of decoration as to preserve not only its physical condition but its aesthetic value as well. Decorating and/or any remodeling should be done in consultation with the parsonage family.

B. Repair and replacement - An annual budget item will enable the Trustees

and Parsonage Committee to have a consistent, rather than haphazard program of maintenance and improvement that will be less costly in the long run. There should be an annual budget item for repair and replacement of appliances and equipment.

SECTION V MISCELLANEOUS

A. Parsonage Book - It is recommended that the parsonage committee prepare and keep up-to-date a record in which are placed all guarantees, repair parts lists, and the instructions for use of equipment belonging in the parsonage. The record should also indicate when and from who purchased and whom to call for service. Also this book may well contain a list of whom to call for various reasons, where to find various items, when and by whom various improvements were made, and other information helpful to an incoming minister.

B. Insurance - The trustees should be certain that the church-owned house and

contents are insured for at least 80% of replacement cost against fire, wind, and other hazards. Public liability insurance should be carried on parsonage property. Tenant Homeowners insurance is available for all ministers who desire to cover personal possessions and liability.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PASTOR TO INSURE PERSONAL

PROPERTY BELONGING TO THE PASTOR AND FAMILY.

C. Utility Deposits - Should be made in the name of the church. D. Gifts to Parsonage - Before a gift is received, care should be given to

consult with the parsonage family, trustees and/or parsonage committee regarding the needs of the gift. If received, the gift should be designated specifically if it is to remain in the parsonage or is to be the personal gift for the parsonage family. In the event it is to remain in the parsonage, the trustees and/or parsonage committee must approve it. A Gift/Donation Policy by the Trustees and/or parsonage committee of the church should be in place


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to insure clearly understood polices of acceptance, receipt and acknowledgement of any gifts.

E. Pastor’s Office/Study - The Office/Study should be located in the Church

Building and adequately furnished and equipped. Some pastors may choose to also maintain an office in the parsonage and be responsible for its furnishings in addition to the official church Office/Study.

F. Parsonage Furnishings - Since we have transitioned to parsonage families

being responsible to have their own furnishings, when furniture still exists in the parsonage, we encourage an open dialogue between the parsonage family, PPR committee, and Board of Trustees and/or Parsonage committee concerning the issue of whose furnishings are to be used. We highly recommend, when in the doubt, that the parsonage family furnishings be used to furnish the parsonage.

Adequate parsonage facilities, based on the above minimum standards insure that a pastoral appointment can be made based on the needs of the charge, rather than the ability of the parsonage to receive the family assigned. An annual review of the church-owned parsonage, to ensure proper maintenance, will be conducted by the chair of the board of trustees or the chair of the parsonage committee, if one exists, the chair of the committee on pastor-parish relations, and the pastor (¶2532.4, 2008 Book of Discipline).

PASTORAL VACATION POLICY

United Methodist ministers are in a unique position in their role as pastors of a local church. Their membership and relationship is primarily to the Annual Conference as they serve under the appointment of the Bishop. At the same time their salary-paying unit is the local church. Pastors are called to accountability for effective ministry both by the Bishop through the appointive system and by the local church through the Pastor-Parish Relations (PPR) Committee. In vacation policy and similar matters it should be remembered by all that a pastor is not the employee of the local church. On the other hand, the Book of Discipline (2008) ¶258.2 gives to the PPR Committee a consultative role in such matters. Ministers are also asked to serve in various district and conference responsibilities and camps, these duties should not be considered as vacation. However, pastors and Pastor-Parish Relations Committees should work out a satisfactory balance of time rendered between conference and district duties, local church needs, and personal outside activities by the pastor. In all matters there must be an on-going dialogue between the needs of the pastor and his/her family and the PPR committee and the needs of the church so there is no misunderstanding.

Conference Relationship Years of Service Vacation Time Provisional Members serving student appointments, Full Time Local pastors in process of four-week Course of Study

Minimum six months (after consultation with district superintendent and PPR Committee)

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NOTE: Years of service refer to years served as a full-time United Methodist commissioned minister, probationary member, diaconal minister, local pastor, associate member, deacon in full connection, or elder in full connection under appointment in an Annual Conference, not to years of service in the local church to which a pastor is appointed. In computing a person’s “years of service,” time spent in all categories shall be cumulated and all shall count toward the person’s total “years of service.” NOTE: In addition to the above guidelines, the PPR Committee should be sensitive to a pastor’s need for time off from the pastor’s duties, and should encourage the pastor to take regular days off each week. NOTE: Our Book of Discipline states that, “a clergy member’s continuing education and spiritual growth program should include such leaves at least one week each year and at least one month during one year of every quadrennium. Such leaves shall not be considered as part of the minister’s vacations and shall be planned in consultation with their charges and other agencies to which they are appointed as well as the bishop, district superintendent, and annual conference continuing education committee.” ¶351.2 BOD

SEXUAL ETHICS POLICY FOR PROFESSING MEMBERS OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

REGARDING HARASSMENT OF CLERGY APPOINTED TO THE LOCAL CHURCH PRESENTED JUNE 2011, BY CTC CABINET

STATEMENT OF POLICY A Professing Member of the Central Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church shall not engage in harassment, including but not limited to sexual and/or gender harassment of clergy (¶¶ 605.8 and 2702.3 in the 2008 Book of Discipline).

THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION All persons are created by God. God intends all persons to have worth and dignity in their relationships. We are one connected body, and when one part of the body is injured physically, emotionally or spiritually, the entire body is rendered less than God intended. Misconduct of a sexual nature of any kind violates a person’s wholeness and is an unjust use of status and power and a sinful behavior against God and one another. The Scripture witnesses to a God who brings about justice, mercy and grace. The Church is called to express God’s love in concrete actions of compassion and healing for all people.

Full Time Local Pastors who have completed Course of Study, Associate Members, Provisional Members serving full time appointments, and Full Conference members

Less than five years

Two Weeks Paid

5-9 years

Three Weeks Paid

10 or more years Four Weeks Paid


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DEFINITIONS 1. Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment is a form of sexual misconduct and is

defined in the Social Principles as “any unwanted sexual advance or demand, verbal or physical that is reasonably perceived by the recipient as demeaning, intimidating or coercive. Sexual harassment must be understood as an exploitation of a power relationship rather than as an exclusively sexual issue” (2008 Book of Discipline, ¶ 161). Sexual harassment of clergy includes, but is not limited to the creation of a hostile or abusive environment which undermines the ministry of the clergy person serving within the appointment. (2008 Book of Discipline, ¶ 2702.3). Behaviors considered sexual harassment can include “unwanted sexual jokes, repeated advances, touching, displays or comments that insult, degrade, or sexually exploit women, men, elders, children or youth” (2008 Book of Resolutions, page 135). Sexual harassing behaviors may be in person or by phone, e-mail, texting, and social networking sites.

2. Power: Clergy are generally considered to be in positions of power due to their professional role as spiritual leaders within a church. There are, however, situations in which professing members of a church have the power to create a hostile or abusive environment which undermines the ministry of the clergy person serving within the appointment to the local church. Some of those situations are related to gender, race, age, wealth, education, and status within the community.

3. Sexual Abuse: Sexual abuse means unwanted physical conduct of a sexual nature, sexual contact or sexualized behavior and may include, by example, touching, fondling, other physical contact and sexual relations.

4. Sexual Misconduct: The 2008 Book of Discipline identifies sexual misconduct as a chargeable offense for clergy (¶2702.1) and for lay (¶ 2702.3)

MAKING A COMPLAINT

Clergy and other persons who have knowledge of a possible violation of this policy by a Professing Member may report the same to the chairperson of Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee and District Superintendent. Upon receipt of any complaint, the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee with the guidance of the Conference Consultant and District Superintendent will investigate, consider any response, and take action to seek a just resolution.

PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING, INVESTIGATING, AND RESOLVING VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY

The clergy person who feels harassed by a lay person is encouraged to use the following procedures. If the offending behavior and complaint is sexual abuse or sexual misconduct then the immediate procedure is a formal complaint as outlined in the Book of Discipline ¶ 2703.4. Identifying sexual or gender harassment depends on a determination of what a reasonable person would perceive as unacceptable. It is important to resolve complaints confidentially and, if possible, informally.

INITIAL RESOLUTION PROCESS

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Therefore, a clergy person should respond immediately and clearly to the harasser that such behavior is unwelcome and uncomfortable

If the behavior continues:

o Avoid being alone with the harasser. o Keep accurate records of the harassing behavior. o Contact the Chair of the Staff Parish Relations Committee (if the Chair of SPRC is

the harasser then contact the District Superintendent directly). o Notify the District Superintendent to begin the informal process for complaint

resolution.

The District Superintendent will contact the Central Texas Conference Consultant who will meet with the chair of SPRC (or person designated) to explain the informal process and introduce two advisors.

INFORMAL RESOLUTION PROCESS After meeting with the Conference Consultant the chair of SPRC (or a person designated) and the two advisors the intervention team will form and will meet separately with the clergy person and with the accused. The purpose of the meeting is to: o Determine if the complaint is valid or a miscommunication and a

misunderstanding. o Ask the accused to make an appropriate written statement to the clergy person.

The written response may include explanation of the behavior resulting in a misperception of intent, an apology, and a promise not to repeat the behavior.

If the clergy person finds the response satisfactory then the complaint will be considered as resolved and the District Superintendent will be notified of the result. If the response of the accused is not satisfactory or the accused refuses to respond, then the complaint will move to the formal process and the District Superintendent and Staff Parish Relations Committee will be notified that a formal process of complaint has been initiated. At any point during the informal process the clergy person, the accused or the SPRC committee may request in writing to the District Superintendent a formal resolution process.

FORMAL RESOLUTION PROCESS If the District Superintendent determines that the process outlined above has been followed and the complaint is not resolved, then the District Superintendent will appoint a committee on investigation according to ¶ 2703.4 in the 2008 Book of Discipline. The final decision of the committee will be communicated in writing to the clergy person, the accused and the Staff Parish Committee.


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FE-Elder in Full Connection PD-Provisional Deacon AM-Associate Member PE-Provisional Elder DM-Diaconal Minister RA-Readmitted Exc-Non Credit Years RM-Retired Ministers FD-Deacon in Full Connection SL-Sabbatical Leave FL-Full Time Local Pastor T-Transfer FLA-Family Leave of Absence TL-Transitional Leave IL-Incapacity Leave LA-Leave of Absence

Student Local

Present First Admitted Full Transfer-In Date Pastor Years

Name Relation PM Conf. Year Member Year / How Exc. Retired Pension Credit Service

Adamson, Georgia FE C Tex 1988 1990 4 24

Adkins, Brenda Lane FE C Tex 1992 1994 1 19

Adkins, David W FE C Tex 1976 1979 36

Albertson, Ronald W IL C Tex 1981 1985 1 30

Alexander, David FE C Tex 2006 2010 6

Alexander, Michael K FE C Tex 1976 1980 36.5

Allen, Doyle R RE C Tex 1975 1978 1987 / T 2009 1 29

Allen, Georgia M. RE C Tex 1977 1980 1988 / T 2006 23

Allen, Nancy E. FE C Tex 1996 2000 16

Alvarado, Armando FE Rio

Grande 2008 2011 2011 / T 4

Anderson, Gena FE C Tex 2006 2009 6

Andrews, Andy S. RE Tex 1975 1978 1993 / T 9 2008 11

Arellano-Davis, Laura FE C Tex 2009 2011 3

Atkins, J Noble RE N Mex 1948 1951 1982 / T 1993 11

Austin, Hubert L RE C Tex 1977 1980 1996 19.25

Aymond, Jr, John RE C Tex 1988 1992 1 2007 18

Bailey, Charles R FE C Tex 1979 1981 33

Baker, Bruce RE C Tex 1956 1960 1970 / M 1998 3 45

Baker, Vaughn FE C Tex 1978 1982 34

***This chart is not your official service record.***

This chart reflects only the years of service in the Central Texas Conference. Your official service record, on which your pension is based, is maintained by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. If you believe there is an

error in your service record or if you wish to verify the number of service years upon which pension is based, please contact the Central Texas Conference

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Baldwin, Janice IL C Tex 2000 2003 12

Ballard, James FE C Tex 1993 1997 19

Ballard, Ronald D RE N Ga 1958 1960 1972 / T 2002 30

Barker, W Roger RE C Tex 1995 1999 2 2006 9

Bassford, Virginia FE SW Tex 1994 1999 17.25

Baumgartner, Lisa FE C Tex 1997 2001 11.25

Beaty, Tom FE C Tex 2002 2004 10

Beavers, Jay L RE C Tex 1965 1968 1970 / M 2008 43

Beckling, John M FE C Tex 1990 1993 22

Beckling, Tae Sun FE C Tex 2008 2012 4

Bell, Steven H. FE C Tex 2003 2006 9

Bellamy, Bryan FE C Tex 2007 2010 5

Bellomy, Ronald A. FE C Tex 1996 1999 16

Benson, Ernest FE C Tex 1992 1995 2011 / T 13

Benton, Robert Dan RE C Tex 1975 1977 2012 36.5

Bergeron, Kenneth E IL C Tex 1994 1997 18

Berry, John Kent FE C Tex 1986 1991 26

Bessac, Martha RE C Tex 2002 2005 2010 8

Bishara, Kamal N. FE C Tex 1997 2001 15

Blackford, G. Douglas FE C Tex 2003 2006 9

Blancett, E F RE C Tex 1970 1974 1971 / RA 4.75 2011 36.5

Boatman, Kenneth RE C Tex 1966 1968 1970 / M 1995 29

Boeglin, Timothy R IL C Tex 1991 1993 21.5

Bowen, Gary Starr FE S Ga 1974 1977 1982 / T 30

Boyd, William P FE C Tex 1971 1974 41 Braddock, Walter Harrell, Jr. PE C Tex 2011 1

Bradley, Milana L. RE C Tex 1999 2001 1 2011 11

Brennan, William Max FE C Tex 1986 1991 26

Briggs, Frank FE Holston 1983 1988 1986 / T 25.5

Briles, Robert H RE C Tex 1951 1958 1970 / M 1 1994 39

Brittain, Brad FE C Tex 2002 2005 10

Brittain, Grady RE C Tex 1987 1991 0.3 2007 19.75

Brooks, Shelly FE C Tex 1993 1996 19.25

Brooks, Tommy C RE C Tex 1956 1957 1970 / M 1992 36

Bruce, Danny Duane RE NW Tex 1967 1972 1974 / T 2000 12 Bruster, Timothy Keith FE Texas 1983 1987 1996 / T 16.25

Buchele, Steve FE C Tex 2001 2004 2 9

Buhl, Arthur RE E Okla 1944 1948 1973 / T 5 1991 19

Byrd, Leslie K FE C Tex 2005 2008 7

Camp, C Dennis RE C Tex 1965 1967 1970 / M 1 1996 31

Campbell, Robert L RE C Tex 1991 1995 2006 15

Campbell, Tony Glen RE C Tex 1962 1964 1970 / M 4.3 1989 2 22.75

Canafax, C Wilson RE C Tex 1941 1943 1999 / T 1983 32.5

Carmichael, Joe H FE N Tex 1977 1981 1988 / T 1.8 22 Carpenter, Bruce Edwin FE C Tex 1984 1988 28.5


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Carr, Jr., Louis Charles FE C Tex 2008 2011 4

Cavanaugh, Robert E RE C Tex 1974 1977 2001 2 29.25

Chambers, Jaquetta FE C Tex 1991 1994 21

Chamness, Gene A RE C Tex 1953 1955 1970 / M 1991 2.5 40.5

Chamness, Joe FE C Tex 2003 2006 9

Chandler, James D FE Okla 1970 1974 1973 / T 39

Chavez, David RE Rio

Grande 1978 1980 1997 / T 2009 12.5

Childs, Gladys FE C Tex 2008 2010 4

Childs, Thomas FE C Tex 2000 2002 1998 / OD 12

Chism, Jerry P FE C Tex 1977 1981 35

Choyce, Joan P RE C Tex 1990 1992 1 2002 11

Churchman, Lindsay FE C Tex 1997 2001 15

Clifford, John F FE C Tex 1970 1973 42

Clinesmith, Troy C RE N Ark 1952 1958 1970 / M 1995 25

Colon, Hector FE E PA 1984 1987 1994 / T 18

Colwell, Terry Lynn IL C Tex 1994 1996 18

Conner, James David FE No. Illinois 1983 1986 2001 / T 11

Connolly, Thomas RE SW Tex 1966 1969 2000 / T 18 2012 12

Coon, Yvonne FE C Tex 2007 2011 5

Cope, Mary Gean FE C Tex 1994 1997 18

Cotton, Lori FE C Tex 2009 2011 3

Cotton, Willard FE NM 1984 1988 2010 / T 3

Coultas, G. Dean IL S Ill 1976 1978 1989 / T 23

Crowley, Weldon S RE N NJ 1959 1961 1970 / M 1997 37

Crumpton, Debra M. FE C Tex 1998 2002 14

Dack, Cindy T. LA C Tex 2002 2004 6.5

Dalco, Bryan FE C Tex 1997 2002 14

Daniels, Jack Kyle RE C Tex 1957 1959 1970 / M 1997 40

Danna, Tiffany FE C Tex 2006 2009 6

Dare, DeAndrea FE C Tex 2001 2004 11

Darnell, James W RE C Tex 1960 1964 1970 / M 1 1980 2 23

Davis, Jerden RE C Tex 1970 1970 2005 6.75 35

Davison, Claude W RE C Tex 1968 1970 1970 / M 1998 30 Dawson, Michael Douglas FE C Tex 1995 1997 17

Dirk, John A FE C Tex 1977 1981 35

Disney, Ben Ross FE C Tex 1986 1988 26

Dittrich, Holly FE C Tex 2002 2005 10 Dobbins, Kyland Cason FE C Tex 2009 2012 3

Dozier, Watt Wm RE C Tex 1994 1997 2008 11.5 Duggins, James Lawrence PE C Tex 2011 1

Dugger, Jr, B C RE C Tex 1964 1967 1970 / M 2010 1 46

Egner, Clifford G. FE N Tex 2002 2005 2007 5

Elliott, Ray RE NW Tex 1947 1952 1970 / M 1985 38

Elrod, Donald RE C Tex 1985 1989 2003 18

Elswick, Jr, E B RE C Tex 1989 1991 1999 10.25


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Erickson, Stanley RE SW Tex 1961 1964 1976 / T 0.5 1998 19.5

Evers, Beth FE C Tex 2008 2010 4

Ewing, Robert F. FE C Tex 1992 1994 18

Faile, Thomas M RE C Tex 2006 2009 2012 6

Fergeson, David FE Kentucky 1991 1996 1998 / T 14

Ferrell, Gilbert RE C Tex 1942 1947 1970 / M 1985 42.5

Fiorella, Sheila M FE C Tex 2008 2010 4

Flanagan, Cleon RE C Tex 1952 1954 1970 / M 5 1995 31

Fleming, Sally A IL C Tex 1992 1999 2.5 17.5

Flowers, Robert FE C Tex 1994 1996 18

Flynn, John N RE C Tex 1948 1956 1990 / T 1997 3 8

Forsythe, Amy Kristin FE C Tex 2009 2011 3

Foust, Hubert RE C Tex 1973 1975 1983 10

Fowler, J Andy RE C Tex 1975 1975 1970 / T 2000 25

Francis, John Ed RE C Tex 1956 1959 1970 / M 1999 43

Franklin, J Travis FE C Tex 1980 1985 32

Fraze, Jay FE C Tex 2007 2010 5

Freeman, Richard M RE N Tex 1956 1959 1969 / T 2000 31

Freeto, Carl N FE Holston 1988 1993 1990 / T 22

Fuqua, Verne RE C Tex 1949 1956 1970 / M 1994 3 45

Galloway, Jerry P FE C Tex 1991 1994 21

Gause, Jim B RE C Tex 1997 1999 2001 3.5

George, Edward D. FE NW Tex 2003 / T 10

Gibson, Carol FE C Tex 1993 1996 19

Gibson, Quinton J FE N Tex 1985 1989 1993 / T 23

Gilliam, Beverly FLA C Tex 2006 2009 5

Glenn, Reuben Kyle RE C Tex 1973 1975 1998 25

Godbold, Elizabeth FE C Tex 1997 2000 15

Goss, James Allen RE C Tex 1970 1973 2009 1 39

Graff, Charles FE Nebraska 1977 1979 1998 / T 14

Grant, G. Allen FE C Tex 2000 2004 2002 / T 10

Gravley, Paul N. FE C Tex 2006 2010 6 Greenwaldt, Karen Ann FE C Tex 1975 1978 37

Gregory, Janice FLA C Tex 2007 4

Grisham, William E RE N Tex 1956 1958 1981 / T 1993 4.5

Grubb, Lawrence B RE Okla 1955 1961 1977 / T 1997 20

Gurley, Gene FE C Tex 1999 2001 13

Guthrie, James T RE C Tex 1973 1977 2012 38.25

Gutierrez, Raul R FE C Tex 1995 2002 17

Hagemeier, Lloyd D RE C Tex 1973 1978 1975 / RA 0.3 1999 4 29.75

Hagmann, Ann FE Oklahoma 1991 1995 2002 / T 10

Hall, Matt FE C Tex 1990 1994 22

Hamilton, Jason Allen FE C Tex 2005 2008 5

Hannah, J. Michael RE Missouri

East 1974 1978 2005 / T 2011 6 Harrington, John Brooks FE C Tex 2006 2009 6


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Harris, Dennis RE C Tex 1984 1992 1997 12.5

Hawkins, Daniel Koos PE C Tex 2012

Hawkins, Kay Koos FE C Tex 2002 2005 10

Hayes, Christopher FE C Tex 2003 2006 9

Helm, Marie IL C Tex 1994 1998 0.3 17.75

Henry, Sr, Luther W RE N Tex 1963 1965 1973 / T 2006 37

Herrington, Rollo J RE C Tex 1965 1970 1970 / M 0.5 1974 3 8.5

Herzig, Robert H FE C Tex 1975 1979 37

Heyduck, Steven C. FE Tex 1989 1991 1996 / T 15.5

Hidde-Gregory, Leah PE C Tex 2010 2

Hippman, Sandra RE C Tex 2001 2004 2012 11

Hitt, L. Ann FE C Tex 1999 2003 13

Hix, Catherine RE C Tex 1987 1990 2003 16

Hoffman, Cal Van FE C Tex 1981 1984 31 Hoffman, Christi Mooney FE C Tex 1993 1997 3 11.75

Holbert, John C RE La 1970 1976 1978 / T 2012 34

Holbrook, Linda FLA C Tex 2006 2009 5

Holden, Jr, Ellis RE C Tex 1957 1963 1970 / M 1988 3 30 Holland, Charles L. Jr. RE S Ga 1993 1996 2001 7.25

Holloway, Robert W FE C Tex 1970 1974 42

Holmes, Barry Lynn RE C Tex 1974 1978 3.8 2007 29.25

Holston, Stephen FE Mississippi 1989 1991 2007 / T 5

Horick, William H RE C Tex 1954 1958 1970 / M 1988 33.25

Horton, Deborah FE C Tex 2005 2008 7

Howard, Clifton Odell FE C Tex 1984 1986 28

Howard, Jr, Wesley A RE C Tex 1966 1968 1970 / M 2001 2 37

Hughes, III, B W RE C Tex 1991 1995 2009 18

Hull, Rebecca FE C Tex 2006 2009 6

Hulme, John W RE Mphis 1950 1952 1983 / T 3.3 1988 2

Humphrey, Roland RE C Tex 1966 1968 1970 / M 1995 29

Hunt, Henry Lamar RE C Tex 1980 1982 1996 16

Hunt, Judy FE C Tex 2004 2007 8

Hunt, Richard A RE C Tex 1949 1952 1970 / M 1996 47 Ingram, Krista Danielle FE C Tex 2009 2011 3

Irvin, Gerald RE Texas 2005 2003 /T 2011 8

Jarrell, J Timothy FE C Tex 1987 1991 25

Jeane, Marty RE C Tex 1987 1997 2011 16

Johnson, Hiram RE C Tex 1951 1955 1970 / M 1995 2 44

Johnson, John C RE C Tex 1948 1950 1971 / T 5 1990 1.5 21

Johnson, Leonard RE C Tex 1997 1999 2007 10.5

Johnson, W. Don RE C Tex 1974 1982 2006 32 Johnston, James Brady FE C Tex 2007 2010 5

Jones, Glenn E FE C Tex 1971 1974 41

Jones, Jason M FE C Tex 2005 2008 7

Justus, Reed C FE C Tex 1983 1985 29.5


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Kandeler, Fred W RE SW Tex 1965 1970 1993 / T 2001 8

Kershaw, Kaiya FE C Tex 2007 2010 5

Key, Sr, Sylvester FE C Tex 1995 1999 17

Kiblinger, Ryan FE C Tex 2004 2008 8

Kilbourne, Kent A. FE Louisiana 1972 1978 1996 / T 16

Kile, Wanda Gail RE C Tex 1984 1986 7 2005 12.5

Killough, Wade T FE C Tex 2002 2005 10

Killough, William B FE C Tex 1995 1998 17 Kirk-Hall, Denise Urbanek IL C Tex 1994 1998 3.5 14.5

Koch, Kory FE C Tex 2006 2010 6

Koch, Rankin FE C Tex 1978 1981 34

Koo, Bon Woong RE Texas 1985 1986 1992 / T 2000 8

Kreitner-Cain, Janice RE C Tex 1976 1980 2005 24.75

Kugel, Elizabeth E. RE C Tex 1997 1999 2003 6 Langford, Alvan Stephen FE C Tex 1994 1996 18

Larson, Joseph Fagg RE C Tex 1966 1968 1978 / T 2000 4 32.75

Leach, David D FE C Tex 1980 1985 32

Leach, E Frank RE C Tex 1954 1956 1970 / M 1995 38.5

Lee, Cynthia Marie FE Illinois 1983 1994 1988 / T 1 23

Lindley, Gary FE N Tex 1973 1978 1974 / T 39

Linnstaedt, Robert IL C Tex 1986 1990 9 17

Loggins, John Howell RE C Tex 1970 1974 2012 42

Long, Katherine F FE Texas 1993 1995 1999 / T 13

Longsworth, William RE C Tex 1965 1973 1984 / T 2008 24.25

Love, Michael FE C Tex 2009 2012 3

Lovett, Jane RE C Tex 1979 1983 2001 22

Lowrance, Marc H FE C Tex 1990 1993 22

Lucas, Barbara RE C Tex 1977 1980 2000 22.5

Luper, Denise FE C Tex 2008 2010 4

Lydick, Sandra RE C Tex 1988 1990 2.5 2005 14.5

Madden, Myron RE C Tex 1988 1991 2007 18.75

Mang, Richard FE C Tex 1996 2002 16

Marney, Benjamin B RE C Tex 1952 1955 1970 / M 1994 42

Marrs, Kent D RE C Tex 1966 1968 1970 / M 2010 44

Marshall, Michael FE N Ill 1981 1987 1997 / T 15.5

Martin, Howard H FE C Tex 1995 2000 17

Martinez, David FE Rio

Grande 2002 2005 2003 / T 9 Mathias, Maureen Baldock RE C Tex 1986 1989 2.3 1998 9.75

May, Jeff FE C Tex 1995 1999 1995 / OD 15

McClatchy J P RE C Tex 1950 1952 1970 / M 1991 41

McCleskey, Archie RE C Tex 1951 1953 1970 / M 1 1994 4 42

McClure, Charles L RE C Tex 1962 1964 1962 / M 1 2005 3 43

McClurg, James R. FE C Tex 2004 2007 8 McDermott, Linda Fox FE C Tex 1985 1989 27

McGrath, Alan S. FE C Tex 2003 2006 9


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McGuire-Fortner, Mary E FE C Tex 1995 1997 17

McKee, John K RE C Tex 1951 1953 1970 / M 1992 2 33

McKee, L Michael FE C Tex 1975 1979 37

McKellar, John FE C Tex 1988 1992 24

McKinney, J Eric RE C Tex 1973 1977 1978 / T 2007 32.25

McManus, Ronnie FE N Tex 1971 1974 1973 / T 39

McMinn, David FE C Tex 2008 2011 4 Meek, Katherine Anne FE C Tex 2009 2011 3

Mellette, Jonathan FE C Tex 2007 2011 5

Mesa, Christopher FE C Tex 1997 1999 15

Messer, Robert E RE C Tex 1961 1963 1970 / M 1998 2 37

Milam, Susan FE C Tex 2004 2007 8

Miles, Roderick F RE C Tex 1990 1994 2011 21

Miller, Jeffery A FE W MO 1990 1994 1995 / T 17

Miller, Johnny F FE C Tex 1977 1980 35

Miller, Sarah FE C Tex 1994 1996 18

Mitchell, Linda S RE C Tex 1990 1992 1.3 2012 20.75

Moore, Lynn D RE NW Tex 1982 1984 2000 / T 2012 12

Moore, Marvin R RE C Tex 1992 1995 2009 17 Moore, Willard (Buddy) FE C Tex 2004 2008 8

Moran, Robert RE C Tex 1986 1988 1991 5

Mordecai, Cathy FLA C Tex 1997 2002 13.75

Moss, Steve FE C Tex 2010 2012 2

Mosser, David N FE C Tex 1977 1980 1979 / T 35

Munger, G. Alan FE C Tex 2003 2007 1.8 7.25

Murray, Keith L FE C Tex 1992 1996 20

Nader, John R PE C Tex 2011 1

Nader, Joseph FE C Tex 2007 2010 5

Nance, Stephen FE C Tex 1992 1995 20

Nealy, Chauncey S FE N Tex 1980 1986 1993 / T 19

Nealy, Gale (Meyers) FE C Tex 2001 2003 11

Neaves, Priscilla RE C Tex 1985 1987 7.3 2007 14.75

Neslony, Lisa L FE C Tex 1995 1999 17

Newhouse, Ronald FE C Tex 1990 1992 22

Newton, Jr, James RE NWTex 1972 1987 1987 / T 15 2011 24

Niedecken, Danny J. FE C Tex 2001 2004 11

Nimocks IV, Robert F FE C Tex 2009 2012 3

Norman, J Neil FE C Tex 1981 1982 31

Olney, James R IL C Tex 1972 1976 40

Osada, Donald RE C Tex 1955 1958 1970 / M 1995 2 40

Ozmer, Harvey L RE C Tex 1968 1971 1970 / M 2011 43

Patison, Michael RE C Tex 1950 1952 1970 / M 1996 46

Patrick, J. Bryan FE C Tex 2004 2007 8

Patteson, Billy M RE C Tex 1963 1966 1970 / M 2001 2 37

Paxton, Allyson D FE C Tex 1990 1994 22


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Persley, Henry RE C Tex 1995 1998 2004 9

Peterson, Jamie Lee LA C Tex 2009 0.25

Phillips, Darrell FE C Tex 2004 2007 8

Phillips, T Michael RE C Tex 1974 1977 1.3 2008 32.5

Pierce, Sandralyn PE C Tex 2010 3

Pike, Donald Morris RE C Tex 1962 1964 1970 / M 1998 36

Ponder, Jo V. RE C Tex 1996 1998 2006 10.25

Porter, James RE C Tex 1972 1975 2007 /T 2010 33.5

Porter, Paul E. FE C Tex 2005 2009 7

Posey, Gerald Dean FE C Tex 1978 1982 34

Pratt, L Bayard FE C Tex 1979 1983 5.5 27.5 Procter-Smith, George RE N Ind 1983 1986 1986 / T 2006 21.5

Puckett, Joyce E IL C Tex 1990 1994 22

Quesenberry, L Klel RE NW Tex 1959 1961 1983 / T 1997 14

Radde, Henry RE C Tex 1959 1962 1970 / M 2003 1 44.5

Radde, Leonard RE C Tex 1960 1964 1970 / M 3.8 1996 4 32.25

Rainey, Robert FE C Tex 2005 2008 7

Ramsdell, Michael FE C Tex 1980 1984 2 32

Ramsdell, Stephen K FE C Tex 1984 1986 1.5 28

Ratcliff, Gene E FE C Tex 2001 2004 11

Ray, David J PE C Tex 2012

Redd, C Michael FE N Texas 1981 1983 1999 / T 1.5 13

Redmond, Michael FE C Tex 2004 2007 8

Reed, Billy L RE Illinois 1976 1977 1997 4 21

Reed, Cecil D RE Texas 1952 1954 1970 / M 2.5 1989 4 34.5

Reed, Ray Dean FE C Tex 1988 1991 24

Reed, Richard Alan FE C Tex 1986 1989 26 Renner, Michael Todd FE C Tex 2005 2008 7

Richmond, Judy FE C Tex 2007 2010 5

Riddile, Randal FE C Tex 2000 2002 / OD 12

Rider, Dale W RE C Tex 1968 1970 1970 / M 1999 31

Ridlehuber, Walter RE N Tex 1963 1971 1980 1988 8

Riley, Jack RE NW Tex 1958 1961 1970 / M 1996 0.25 38

Rivera, Brenda Welch FE C Tex 1995 1998 17

Roath, Donald RE C Tex 1997 2002 2008 11

Robbins, Christie FLA C Tex 2004 2007 6

Robbins, Joel FE C Tex 2008 2011 4 Robbins, Jr, Thomas Q FE C Tex 1992 1995 20

Roberts, Carol M FE C Tex 2005 2008 7

Robertson, Eugene RE C Tex 1960 1962 1970 / M 1998 4.5 38

Robertson, John C RE C Tex 1959 1961 1970 / M 2001 42

Robertson, Sharon RE C Tex 1996 1998 2011 15

Rodden, Michael J PE C Tex 2012

Rogers, Denise FE C Tex 2007 2010 5

Rudewick Jr, Robert FE C Tex 2003 2006 9


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Sanders, Jr, James RE C Tex 1966 1969 1986 / T 2005 39

Sands, Judith Ann RE C Tex 1983 1988 2004 21

Sanford, Sr, Alfred RE C Tex 1971 1972 1987 / T 1999 25

Sansom, Jimmy FE C Tex 2007 2010 5 Schade, Kathye Allison IL C Tex 1994 1998 18

Schaub, John W RE Texas 1962 1964 1970 / T 2001 31

Schiffman, Marilyn FE C Tex 2004 2007 8

Schmidt, Stephen FE C Tex 1985 1989 27

Schultz, C C RE C Tex 1951 1954 1970 / M 1988 1 37

Schultz, Dale FE C Tex 1988 1992 0.5 23.5

Scott, Donald F FE C Tex 1973 1977 38.75

Scrivener, Randall B FE Louis 1987 1988 2000 / T 12

Scroggs, Donald H FE C Tex 1975 1979 37

Sellers, J W RE C Tex 1958 1961 1970 / M 2002 6 44

Senter, Fred III RE C Tex 1999 2002 1999 / OD 2010 10.75

Shipman, John T RE C Tex 1975 1978 2006 31

Silveria, Walter G. RE Iowa 1985 1988 2000 / T 2004 4

Sims, Alice Pauline RE C Tex 2000 2000 2007 7 Slaten, Charles Bradley PE C Tex 2011 1

Sluder, Edis R RE C Tex 1963 1965 1970 / M 1992 4 29.5

Smart, Eddie RE C Tex 1994 1998 2011 17

Smith, Don Carl LA C Tex 1990 1994 2.5 10.75

Smith, Eric E FE C Tex 1986 1988 2009 / T 14.25

Smith, Jeffrey FE C Tex 1986 1989 26

Smith, Ramon F. FE C Tex 2009 2011 3

Smith, Tom RE C Tex 1965 1967 1988 / T 8.8 1992 4

So, Jungil Daniel FE N Tex 2006 2009 2007 /T 5

Song, Jong-Nam FE New Mex 2003 2004 /T 8 Sowell, Annette Ramsey RE C Tex 1983 1987 2007 24

Sowell, Jr, Jesse RE N Miss 1961 1963 1982 / T 2003 21

Spradlin, Mary K FE C Tex 2002 2005 10 Stanley-Soulen, Melanie FE C Tex 1986 1989 12 12.5

Stegman, Jr, Uriah L. RE C Tex 1969 1972 1970 / M 2005 36 Stevens, Ann Livingston RE C Tex 1993 1995 2001 8

Stork, Wayne L. RE New Eng 1959 1961 1998 / T 2006 8

Stratton, Margaret IL C Tex 2001 2003 11

Strayhorn, Billy D FE Mo E 1980 1984 1983 / T 29

Suggs, Norman Lee RE C Tex 1984 1988 2012 28

Summerlin, Travis FE C Tex 1988 1991 2 22 Sutton, George Mimms RE C Tex 1984 1988 2012 27.75

Taylor, Delbert H RE C Tex 1956 1960 1970 / M 1995 39

Tenney, Jr, Daniel W FE C Tex 1995 1999 17

Thomas, Timothy RE C Tex 1985 1989 2010 25

Tidd, David RE C Tex 1987 1991 2010 23

Tims, James Edwin RE C Tex 1954 1957 1970 / M 1995 41


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Torian, Gary Lamar FE C Tex 1981 1985 1983 / T 2 27

Torpy, Arthur Alan FE C Tex 1984 1986 2 26

Trammell, Susan RE C Tex 1987 1992 2007 20

Trigg, W. Lee FE C Tex 2007 2011 5

Tune, Wilma H RE C Tex 1978 1981 2002 24

Turner, Gary F RE C Tex 1978 1982 2 2012 1 33

Turner, Lianne FE C Tex 2003 2006 9

Turner, Robert M RE SW Tex 1960 1962 1970 / T 4.5 1988 13.5

Tye, Beverly RE C Tex 1993 1997 0.5 2011 17.5

Tyler, Andrew FE C Tex 2008 2010 4

Valendy, Estee FE C Tex 2009 2012 3

Valendy, Jason FE C Tex 2008 2011 4

VanZile, Larry M RE C Tex 1965 1967 1970 / M 2007 42

Vardiman, Boyce A RE C Tex 1954 1956 1972 / T 0.5 1985 27.5 Vaughn, Kirsten Hamilton FE Little Rock 1996 1998 1999 / T 13.5

Walker, Darren Roy FE C Tex 1983 1987 29

Warden, Patricia G FE C Tex 1977 1981 2.3 22.5

Warden, Robert C FE C Tex 1977 1981 0.3 34.75

Ware, Donna Jo FE C Tex 1981 1986 1 30

Waser, Dale Francis RE C Tex 1981 1985 2011 30

Waser, Patricia R FE C Tex 1990 1994 22

Watson, Ginger FE C Tex 2007 2010 5

Waughtal, Laraine FE C Tex 2001 2004 11 Wear, Jana Vanhoozer FE C Tex 1995 1998 0.5 16.5

Weathers, Bob F RE C Tex 1954 1957 1970 / M 1998 3.75 44

Whitbeck, Gary A RE C Tex 1974 1976 0.3 2008 33.75

Whitehead, Glenda FE C Tex 1988 1990 24

Whitley, Lara FE C Tex 2005 2008 7

Whittle, Charles RE C Tex 1950 1952 1996 25

Wild, Randy M FE C Tex 1977 1981 35

Williams, John H RE Okla 1952 1954 1970 / M 1 1987 33

Wilson, Kevin FE C Tex 2001 2004 0.5 10.75 Wines, Alphonetta "Alphie" FE C Tex 2005 2008 7

Winslow, Fred A. RE Texas 1972 1974 1997 / T 2007 10.25

Winter, Mark FE C Tex 1987 1991 25 Witmer-Faile, Margaret A "Meg" PE C Tex 2012

Wood, William FE Little Rock 1993 1998 2001 11

Woods, Carol FE N Tex 1986 1989 2002/T 10 Woods, Nancy Ann Council IL C Tex 1987 1991 25

Woodward, Jane FE C Tex 2005 2005 7

Worcester, Harris PE C Tex 2006 6

York, Nancy Lu RE C Tex 1982 1984 6.5 2008 20.5

Young, Brian Allen FE C Tex 1984 1985 1983 / T 29

Young, Michael RE C Tex 1969 1973 1970 / M 2009 40

Young, Robert E RE C Tex 1949 1951 1985 / T 1995 30


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Youngblood, Scott D FE C Tex 1977 1981 35

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Efird, Michael A RA C Tex 1999 2006 7

Falahola, Olini RA C Tex 1997 2010 7

Haynes, James RA C Tex 2000 2003 3

Haynes, LaVelle RA C Tex 2002 2003 1.25 Kerzee, James Michael AM C Tex 2010 2

Marlow, Herb RA C Tex 1987 2000 13

Modgling, Phyllis RA C Tex 2000 2009 6.75

Orr, Georgia RA C Tex 2005 2005 0.25

Willis, Ted AM C Tex 2008 4

Young, Robyn S AM C Tex 2011 1

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Beeman, Robert RFL 2009 11.75 Bell-Blakely, Althea Denise FL 6

Bentley, Joe RFL 1990 8

Corder, Rod IL 6

Craig, Dusty FL 0.5

Crowder, Thomas RFL 1997 4

Douglas, Eric FL 0.5

Fields, Marget FL 0.5

Goodrich, Dave FL 4 Humann, Alison "Sam" FL

Klemm, Richard FL 8

Latu, Alex FL 6.75

Lewis, C Wayne FL 12

McIlvain, Ted FL 3.25

Medley, David FL 0.75

Mott, Marvin RFL 2007 4.25

Murray, Shannon FL 0.25

Palady, Jayme FL

Reid, Sharon FL 8.75

Reynolds, Eldon FL 1

Sorrells, Kermit RFL 2000 5.25

Starnes, Ira Lynn FL 14

Summers, Nancy RFL 2011 4

Way, Gregory FL 0.5

Williamson, Judy FL 2.25

Wimberley, Linda FL 3

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Augustine, Louis HL C Tex 1983 1986 1991 / T 11

Beck, D Keith HL-R C Tex 1986 7.3 10.50


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Boeglin, Suzanne HL C Tex 1996 2000 1.5 11.5

Brown, George Pat HL N Tex 1963 1967 1965 / T 35 5

Burris, Sarah Collins HL C Tex 1990 1994 9 Chadwick, Charles Wm HL-R C Tex 1948 1951 35 19.5

Kelley, Donald C HL-R C Tex 1968 1970 34.5

Roberts, Dan W HL C Tex 1994 1996 9

Schade, J Jay HL C Tex 1994 1998 3.3 5.75

Smith, Richard HL-R C Tex 1946 1948

Spalding, Michael HL C Tex 1964 1967 1970 / M 26 13 Stellar, Katie Peterson HL C Tex 1990 1994 11 7

Tibbs, Ben HL C Tex 1975 1979 14 14

VanRite, James HL-R C Tex 1979 1983 17 7.25

Williams, Wesley W HL C Tex 1952 1954 1970 / M 10 19

Younger, Benny B HL C Tex 1964 1967 1970 / M 32 7

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Adair, Sharon Wilson RD C Tex 1998 1998 2 2005 4.75

Allen, Julie Ann FD C Tex 2002 2010 4.5

Andrews, Sara Irene FD C Tex 1995 1998 17

Beaver, Brenda FD C Tex 2007 2010 5

Bell, Meredith FD C Tex 2005 2008 7

Bennett, Nancy RD C Tex 1988 1997 2000 12

Bright, Dian S. FD C Tex 2005 2005 6

Cate, Suzanne FD NW Tex 1998 1998 2000 / T 11.75

Cullen, Robert J. FD Texas 1997 1997 2001 / T 11.25

Dahl, Dorothy M. RD C Tex 1977 1997 1998 0.25

Elliott, Barbara RD C Tex 1997 1997 2002 5

Firmin, Nathan FD Louisiana 2005 2008 2007 5

Freeto, Linda FD C Tex 2005 2008 7 Froman, Nancy Sumner FD Pac NW 1999 2002 10.75

Galaviz, Sarah Leach FLA C Tex 1985 1997 18

Gause, Jackie RD C Tex 1997 1997 2000 3.5

Geisel, Nila RD C Tex 1997 1997 2007 10

Georg, Miriam FD C Tex 2008 2011 4 Granderson, Sheila Karen RD C Tex 1997 1997 2011 14

Grant, Darlene PD C Tex 2007 1.5

Heyduck, Rachel TL C Tex 2005 2008 7

Hines, Page FD C Tex 2007 2010 5

Holloway, Judy PD C Tex 2005 7

Howard, Leotia Floyd RD C Tex 1998 1998 1.5 2004 3.5

Johnson, Gordon FD C Tex 2006 2010 6

Lancaster, Kay FD C Tex 2010 2012 2

McDougal, Phyllis FD C Tex 2000 2000 0.8 11.25


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McKee, Donna FD C Tex 2006 2010 5 Murraine, Nelda Barrett LA C Tex 1981 2000 2

Nichols, Melissa RD C Tex 1997 1997 2008 11 Phillips, Dawne Baird (McAlpin) FD C Tex 2001 2004 11

Rhodes, Phillip FD C Tex 2005 2008 7

Roberson, Joy PD C Tex 2012

Samford, Karen Ann IL C Tex 2003 2003 9

Seawell, Phillip LA C Tex 1994 1997 7

Shapley, Gregory FD C Tex 2007 2012 5

Springer, Beverly FD C Tex 2004 2007 8

Stevens, Robin FD C Tex 2004 2007 8

Tate-Almy, Amy FD C Tex 2010 2012 1

Terry, James Denson FD C Tex 2002 2002 10 Treviño-Teddlie, Jeannie FD C Tex 1997 1997 15

Vaughn, R. Douglas FD C Tex 2004 2004 4.5

Wier, Brenda RD C Tex 1977 1997 2011 13.5

Williams, Annette V. IL C Tex 1989 1997 11.25 Yaites, LilliAnn "Penny" FD C Tex 2006 2010 6 Ybanez, Matthew Wade FD C Tex 2009 2011 3


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AUDITS

The audits for the Central Texas Conference Service Center, Glen Lake Camp and Retreat Center, and the five district offices are posted on the Service Center’s website. All audits received favorable opinions, and have been moved to the website solely as a cost-saving measure.


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CENTRAL TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE STATISTICAL REPORT

JOHN DIRK, STATISTICIAN

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP JANUARY 1, 2011 166,040 Members received:

Profession of Faith 2,106 Affirmation 138 Correct Previous Year Reporting Error’s 313 Transfer other UMC 1,885 Other denominations 1,727

Total members received 2011 6,169

Members removed: Charge conference 799 Withdrawn 441 Correct Previous Year Reporting Error’s 1,489 Transfer other UMC 1,192 Other denominations 443 Death 1,313

Total members removed 2011 5,677 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP DECEMBER 31, 2011 166,532

Gain of 492

This is the 38th consecutive year of membership growth in the Central Texas Conference.

Ethnic breakdown of 2011 membership Asian 848 African American 4,545 Hispanic 2,143 Native American 124 Pacific Islanders 443 White 157,129 Multi-Racial 1,300

Attendance at principal worship 46,607

Gain of 1,612

Church school: Children 17,858 Youth 9,695 Young Adults 3,397 Other Adults 32,126

TOTAL CHURCH SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP 63,076 Gain of 5,287 (Children, Youth and, Adults from previous year)

Church school average attendance 21,562 Loss of 751

Church school membership equals 37.88% of church membership Church school average attendance equals 34.18 % of church school membership Church school average attendance equals 46.26 % of worship attendance


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SALARIES OF MINISTERS - 2012 APPOINTMENT TO AN EXTENSION MINISTRY - FE

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Name Salary Other Travel Allowance Georgia L. Adamson 115,511 23,000 0 Julie Ann Allen, FD - - - Sara Irene Andrews, FD - - - Laura Arellano-Davis - - - Charles R. Bailey 150,000 0 0 Virginia Bassford 110,511 5,000 0 Lisa Baumgartner 43,680 0 0 Meredith Remington Bell, FD 6,000 0 0 Dian Bright, FD - - - Ernest Benson 73,396 0 0 Jacquetta Chambers 8,000 0 0 Gladys Childs 56,724 10,000 2,000 Hector L. Colon-Colon - - - Holly Dittrich, FD 42,078 0 0 Robert F. Ewing - - - Linda Freeto, FD - - - Karen A. Greenwaldt 113,382 0 0 Ann A. Hagmann - - - J. Michael Hannah - - - Mark Hanshaw - - - Kay Koos Hawkins 71,520 3,500 0 Steve Heyduck 74,583 Yes Yes John C. Holbert 108,000 0 0 Judy Holloway, FD 50,000 1,500 0 Melinda Holloway - - - Robert Holloway 115,511 23,000 0 Marty K. Jeane - - - Mary Ellen Johnson - - - William B. Killough - - - Rankin Koch 115,511 0 0 Gary Lindley 115,511 23,000 0 John H. Loggins - - - Katherine Long 15,268 29,650 3,000 Ronnie McManus 100,000 Joseph Nader 44,191 Ronald Newhouse 70,000 0 0 Dawne Phillips, FD 46,960 18,000 6,000 Randal L. Riddile - - - B.Suzy Rivera 65,145 0 0 Donald F. Scott 115,511 2,000 9,000 Eric E. Smith 154,000 0 0 Norman L. Suggs 39,932 850 Yes Jeannie Treviño-Teddlie, FD - - - Robert Doug Vaughn, FD - - - Robert C. Warden 99,760 2,686 Yes Randy Wild 109,511 23,000 6,000 Steven Mark Winter 22,150 47,200 0 William C. Wood - - - Carol Woods 113,111 23,000 2,400 LilliAnn “Penny” Yaites (FD) - - -


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Among the great teachings of Jesus are the words from the Gospel of John, 15th chapter, verse 5: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, then you will produce much fruit.” This year’s statistical tables are designed to help energize and equip local churches in producing fruitful and faithful ministry as we seek together to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. They reflect the five categories by which congregational vitality is assessed and correspond not only to the five vows of Methodism but also to the five practices of fruitful congregations. Should you desire the full statistical layout contained in the General Council of Finance and Administration year-end reports, those reports are available at http://www.ctcumc.org/news/detail/270 by typing in the word "audit" into the search box.

http://www.ctcumc.org/news/detail/270

CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE - 2011 STATISTICS

Disciples Worship

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District Church Name 10 2.a 23 24 25 30.b 31.b % 40.b *CENTRAL BARRY 16 2 0 0 1 0 0 100 2,757 160CENTRAL BLOOMING GROVE 59 1 7 2 0 0 1 100 8,524 3,074CENTRAL BLUM 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 2,257 284CENTRAL BOSQUEVILLE 26 0 1 0 0 0 24 100 10,120 3,429CENTRAL BRUSHIE PRAIRIE SAINTS' DELIGHT 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 377 20CENTRAL CAYOTE 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 3,942 530CENTRAL CHATFIELD 26 2 2 0 5 3 2 100 3,886 2,423CENTRAL CHINA SPRING 112 3 0 0 1 0 0 100 32,702 6,015CENTRAL CLIFTON 77 2 4 5 2 0 0 100 43,248 4,409CENTRAL COOLIDGE 35 1 3 0 1 0 0 100 6,179 60CENTRAL CORSICANA FIRST 271 7 15 8 11 0 56 100 96,145 14,352CENTRAL CORSICANA ST ANDREW 34 10 1 1 0 0 0 100 3,134 152CENTRAL CORSICANA ST LUKE 64 1 3 1 2 0 0 100 11,156 2,344CENTRAL CORSICANA WESLEY 23 1 1 0 3 0 0 100 8,399 1,876CENTRAL COVINGTON 24 0 0 1 0 0 0 100 5,767 623CENTRAL CRAWFORD FIRST 54 1 6 2 9 0 0 100 15,126 5,043CENTRAL CRAWFORD PERRY CHAPEL 31 1 1 0 0 0 0 100 1,704 320CENTRAL DAWSON 38 0 4 1 1 0 0 100 9,151 177CENTRAL DRESDEN 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 1,755 1,502CENTRAL EMHOUSE 24 0 2 1 1 0 4 100 3,384 458CENTRAL EUREKA 33 1 2 0 2 0 0 100 6,267 319CENTRAL FROST 62 4 5 4 5 0 19 101 8,377 484CENTRAL GHOLSON WESLEY CHAPEL 45 2 2 1 0 0 0 100 6,710 4,041CENTRAL GROESBECK DENNIS CHAPEL 23 0 2 1 0 0 0 100 2,450 442CENTRAL GROESBECK FIRST 136 14 5 1 1 0 0 100 28,334 7,555

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CENTRAL HEWITT 59 1 3 3 6 0 0 100 20,247 5,253CENTRAL HILLSBORO FIRST 135 14 9 2 2 3 0 100 38,483 5,710CENTRAL HILLSBORO LINE STREET 44 2 2 2 0 0 0 100 11,407 955CENTRAL HUBBARD FIRST 57 6 0 1 1 0 0 100 17,896 540CENTRAL HUBBARD MOUNT CALM 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 1,918 194CENTRAL ITALY 30 1 1 1 0 0 2 23 1,709 361CENTRAL ITASCA 49 2 3 0 0 0 0 100 8,152 798CENTRAL KERENS 51 2 5 5 5 0 22 100 8,399 2,801CENTRAL KIRVIN 18 0 2 0 0 0 0 101 1,402 898CENTRAL LAKESIDE 71 9 3 4 2 1 0 100 22,689 31,227CENTRAL LEBANON 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 3,942 280CENTRAL LEROY 38 1 5 1 1 0 0 100 1,598 112CENTRAL LORENA 96 4 9 3 3 0 8 70 21,235 9,286CENTRAL MART FIRST 92 17 6 0 3 0 5 100 18,855 6,732CENTRAL MCGREGOR 60 0 5 2 0 0 0 46 10,992 675CENTRAL MEIER SETTLEMENT 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 101 7,975 929CENTRAL MERIDIAN 82 7 7 4 3 1 17 100 21,198 7,186CENTRAL MEXIA FIRST 155 14 8 6 2 12 14 100 36,751 11,629CENTRAL MEXIA ST LUKE 25 0 2 1 0 0 0 100 4,580 445CENTRAL MEXIA UNION MEMORIAL 80 1 4 0 0 0 0 100 5,006 872CENTRAL MILFORD NEW BEGINNINGS 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 101 1,396 40CENTRAL PELHAM WESLEY CHAPEL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 101 381 730CENTRAL PERRY 38 0 3 0 0 0 0 101 8,304 1,058CENTRAL PLEASANT GROVE 28 1 3 2 6 0 6 100 4,387 2,733CENTRAL RICHLAND 17 0 2 2 0 0 0 100 1,755 2,348

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CENTRAL SPEEGLEVILLE 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0CENTRAL SPRINGHILL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 348 53CENTRAL TEHUACANA 23 0 1 2 0 0 6 100 9,151 605CENTRAL THORNTON 18 0 0 0 8 0 0 101 2,372 1,884CENTRAL VALLEY MILLS FIRST 80 0 5 2 0 0 0 100 9,480 954CENTRAL WACO AUSTIN AVENUE 185 8 9 9 15 0 11 100 101,729 40,736CENTRAL WACO BRACKS 50 1 0 0 0 0 0 49 4,546 498CENTRAL WACO CENTRAL 231 4 8 13 17 0 27 21 18,585 555CENTRAL WACO COGDELL MEMORIAL 165 0 11 5 2 0 40 100 34,726 7,682CENTRAL WACO ELM MOTT 36 0 2 1 1 0 0 100 5,220 366CENTRAL WACO FIRST 1,314 47 47 44 21 0 100 100 245,216 80,061CENTRAL WACO KOREAN 126 0 0 10 0 0 0 100 12,463 3,180CENTRAL WACO LAKE SHORE 52 2 3 2 1 0 0 100 13,695 7,587CENTRAL WACO LAKEVIEW 44 0 3 2 0 0 0 100 9,160 2,581CENTRAL WACO MOUNT ZION 78 6 6 7 9 0 35 100 8,096 2,384CENTRAL WACO ROBINSON DRIVE 46 2 3 1 2 0 0 100 13,635 5,907CENTRAL WACO SPARKS MEMORIAL 45 2 4 1 1 0 0 100 14,061 20CENTRAL WACO ST JAMES 55 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0CENTRAL WACO WESLEY 30 7 1 4 1 0 15 8 838 240CENTRAL WEST 50 0 2 0 1 0 0 100 7,989 980CENTRAL WHITNEY KING MEMORIAL 100 0 5 3 0 0 0 100 25,459 15,584CENTRAL WOODWAY 272 19 15 4 15 3 26 100 54,540 8,383CENTRAL WORTHAM 50 2 3 0 2 0 0 100 13,954 1,300

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EAST ALVARADO 174 8 11 3 6 0 0 100 43,748 53,466EAST ARLINGTON ALDERSGATE 69 0 6 0 2 0 0 100 26,438 5,724EAST ARLINGTON COVENANT 85 6 6 2 2 0 0 100 23,173 7,580EAST ARLINGTON EPWORTH 92 9 7 2 3 0 0 100 25,133 8,483EAST ARLINGTON FIRST 837 56 47 35 20 0 175 100 253,605 51,778EAST ARLINGTON GOOD SHEPHERD 57 1 4 2 2 0 0 27 5,729 1,876EAST ARLINGTON GRACE 35 0 1 1 0 0 0 17 2,267 473EAST ARLINGTON NEW WORLD 369 10 17 24 16 0 26 100 134,146 63,936EAST ARLINGTON ST ANDREW 346 16 15 37 20 0 552 44 33,391 2,470EAST ARLINGTON ST BARNABAS 480 17 30 26 32 0 128 100 134,574 116,043EAST ARLINGTON ST JOHN THE APOSTLE 394 11 16 6 11 0 118 100 79,712 18,513EAST ARLINGTON ST STEPHEN 107 5 8 14 5 0 23 100 31,660 6,005EAST ARLINGTON TRINITY 801 41 32 21 12 5 125 100 307,133 16,734EAST BARDWELL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 3,635 106EAST BEDFORD FIRST 173 5 7 4 6 16 65 21 15,600 7,380EAST BEDFORD WM C MARTIN 426 20 19 1 10 38 0 19 24,400 1,500EAST BRISTOL 26 0 1 1 1 3 0 100 3,510 756EAST BRITTON 18 0 1 2 2 1 0 100 3,761 0EAST COLLEYVILLE 312 6 14 14 7 4 67 100 97,917 55,497EAST ENNIS ALLIANCE OF FAITH 20 1 0 2 4 0 0 42 1,000 0EAST ENNIS FIRST 180 1 14 3 3 0 27 72 49,011 10,290EAST ENNIS TRINITY 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 2,757 0EAST EULESS FIRST 262 9 16 2 2 0 33 100 66,584 18,744EAST EULESS TONGAN FIRST 128 0 6 10 0 0 31 100 10,118 862EAST FERRIS 45 0 3 1 1 12 0 99 17,262 1,633

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EAST FORT WORTH EL BUEN SAMARITANO 115 9 10 2 3 0 0 - 0 602EAST FT WORTH CAMPUS DRIVE 89 10 5 3 2 0 15 46 25,000 0EAST FT WORTH DAVIS MEMORIAL 124 8 8 1 1 0 11 100 28,396 1,793EAST FT WORTH EASTERN HILLS 14 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0EAST FT WORTH EVERMAN 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 8,358 515EAST FT WORTH FOREST HILL 20 0 2 2 0 0 0 100 5,284 448EAST FT WORTH HANDLEY 109 0 7 3 0 0 2 100 36,229 30,579EAST FT WORTH MCMILLAN 134 9 4 6 7 16 1 0 50 665EAST FT WORTH MEADOWBROOK 135 1 9 5 8 0 6 57 42,469 60,556EAST FT WORTH MORNINGSIDE 110 6 4 4 0 0 0 100 26,417 8,352EAST FT WORTH POLYTECHNIC 61 0 6 3 2 0 0 100 25,784 23,885EAST FT WORTH RICHLAND HILLS 196 14 12 9 12 0 30 100 74,824 26,767EAST FT WORTH ST ANDREW 124 1 6 3 2 0 0 100 22,847 19,085EAST FT WORTH ST LUKE 193 1 17 4 5 29 0 100 64,625 42,856EAST FT WORTH ST MATTHEW 92 3 5 0 0 0 0 100 23,173 2,776EAST GRAPEVINE FIRST 1,222 72 39 27 28 109 540 100 297,995 388,576EAST HURST FIRST 1,138 39 45 23 45 125 0 100 234,347 190,217EAST HURST ST PAUL 224 1 12 0 5 0 6 100 53,578 19,718EAST KELLER 682 47 51 56 16 0 195 100 163,848 26,126EAST KENNEDALE 83 2 7 7 8 0 0 100 14,243 4,052EAST MANSFIELD 2,198 174 70 55 32 233 738 100 375,305 955,679EAST MANSFIELD COMMUNITY OF HOPE 427 21 11 11 3 0 0 100 58,790 50,051EAST MAYPEARL 41 1 1 1 1 0 0 101 7,869 946EAST MIDLOTHIAN 325 20 22 12 3 40 90 77 58,375 19,486EAST OVILLA 243 24 15 19 7 134 39 100 35,475 28,972

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EAST PALMER 61 12 5 5 1 0 235 100 19,179 1,679EAST RED OAK 175 8 10 19 2 0 20 34 14,095 8,253EAST SARDIS 71 8 6 4 0 19 10 100 8,148 1,428EAST SMITHFIELD 157 6 12 8 3 0 25 100 45,043 23,621EAST SOUTHLAKE WHITE'S CHAPEL 4,913 212 177 321 66 172 941 100 691,368 1,620EAST VENUS 21 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0EAST WATAUGA 143 5 5 6 3 34 0 100 19,257 3,974EAST WAXAHACHIE BETHEL 71 1 0 0 0 0 0 101 8,250 0EAST WAXAHACHIE FERRIS HEIGHTS 81 3 8 3 1 0 11 100 22,188 6,878EAST WAXAHACHIE FIRST 392 11 19 16 15 0 312 80 102,303 24,102

NORTH ACTON 493 11 21 13 8 39 34 100 211,721 150,403NORTH ALEDO 452 27 17 19 15 10 161 100 125,177 132,345NORTH ANNETTA 33 1 2 1 1 0 0 100 4,702 9,473NORTH AZLE EAGLE MOUNTAIN 25 2 1 1 1 0 0 100 3,675 504NORTH AZLE FIRST 335 24 23 15 0 0 81 100 98,321 31,603NORTH BETHESDA 131 24 6 3 0 0 0 100 20,588 4,125NORTH BROCK 63 0 6 3 0 0 14 100 28,213 11,553NORTH BURLESON FIRST 318 8 12 6 6 10 14 100 111,872 39,433NORTH CAHILL 54 0 2 0 2 0 0 100 8,524 11,708NORTH CLEBURNE FIRST 384 16 21 22 15 0 235 100 101,667 65,732NORTH CLEBURNE ST MARK 80 4 6 3 2 0 0 100 39,904 3,500NORTH CLEBURNE WESLEY MEMORIAL 27 0 0 0 1 0 0 100 9,658 754NORTH CRESSON 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 5,972 0

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NORTH CROWLEY 138 4 10 12 5 1 16 63 27,139 16,790NORTH DIDO 74 2 2 1 4 0 0 100 11,945 4,151NORTH FT WORTH ALLIANCE 371 22 13 4 1 5 64 100 51,456 12,963NORTH FT WORTH ARBORLAWN 841 16 35 24 20 0 277 73 189,900 76,498NORTH FT WORTH ARLINGTON HEIGHTS 458 21 22 17 15 0 0 92 152,874 78,913NORTH FT WORTH ASBURY 35 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 11,097 3,671NORTH FT WORTH BENBROOK 104 4 7 2 4 23 9 100 30,553 240NORTH FT WORTH BETHEL 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 10,108 488NORTH FT WORTH CHRIST 79 4 5 5 2 7 0 100 38,594 1,920NORTH FT WORTH EDGE PARK 128 0 10 0 0 7 23 66 29,004 2,707NORTH FT WORTH FAITH 67 3 5 3 1 0 9 68 18,377 2,525NORTH FT WORTH FIRST 1,100 66 45 18 58 0 109 100 554,767 576,980NORTH FT WORTH GENESIS 450 34 17 3 4 0 60 100 115,777 17,907NORTH FT WORTH GRACE 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 9,878 1,362NORTH FT WORTH LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 501 16 13 21 6 0 30 100 158,964 66,777NORTH FT WORTH RIDGLEA 140 2 12 4 5 0 30 100 47,781 6,481NORTH FT WORTH RIVER OAKS 76 3 4 7 1 0 0 21 5,000 2,589NORTH FT WORTH SAGINAW 309 16 5 6 3 6 30 100 66,849 22,309NORTH FT WORTH THOMPSON CHAPEL 32 4 1 1 1 0 0 100 8,959 2,529NORTH FT WORTH UNIVERSITY 178 8 15 11 6 0 0 67 32,175 28,479NORTH FT WORTH WESLEY 41 5 3 2 0 0 0 100 11,945 1,713NORTH FT WORTH WESTERN HILLS 145 18 9 3 5 0 0 100 36,525 4,705NORTH GLEN ROSE 182 5 10 4 1 0 30 100 39,015 11,024NORTH GODLEY 86 8 8 0 4 4 0 100 16,903 3,422NORTH GRANBURY 481 9 16 8 0 12 45 100 138,521 65,386

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NORTH GRANDVIEW FIRST 68 9 7 6 0 0 0 100 25,071 3,361NORTH GRANDVIEW WATTS CHAPEL 37 0 2 1 0 0 0 101 4,568 2,497NORTH HOLDERS CHAPEL 36 0 3 1 0 0 4 100 6,481 282NORTH JOSHUA 206 9 16 6 8 10 118 100 52,147 5,670NORTH KOPPERL 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 101 6,817 1,500NORTH MILLSAP 38 1 1 0 0 0 10 100 4,702 5,328NORTH POOLVILLE 46 1 2 0 4 0 16 100 8,642 9,446NORTH RIO VISTA 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 100 3,432 96NORTH SILVER CREEK 140 4 7 6 2 0 4 55 12,182 4,994NORTH SPRINGTOWN 153 3 8 8 1 0 67 100 29,272 5,854NORTH TEMPLE HALL 18 0 3 0 1 0 0 101 2,444 553NORTH TOLAR 40 1 4 2 3 0 0 100 5,591 1,431NORTH WALNUT SPRINGS MEMORIAL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 4,575 328NORTH WAPLES 27 0 2 0 1 0 0 100 4,320 182NORTH WEATHERFORD BETHEL 35 1 2 0 3 0 10 100 11,183 1,489NORTH WEATHERFORD CALVARY 23 2 2 1 0 0 0 64 4,500 0NORTH WEATHERFORD COUTS MEMORIAL 236 8 14 4 10 33 110 100 67,099 50,765NORTH WEATHERFORD FIRST 310 8 12 4 6 0 70 100 89,086 14,480

SOUTH BARTLETT 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 9,919 170SOUTH BELTON FIRST 210 8 9 8 4 24 0 100 75,029 53,014SOUTH BELTON MOUNT ZION 40 5 2 1 0 0 0 101 3,966 220SOUTH BRUCEVILLE-EDDY 43 0 2 3 1 0 3 100 6,298 2,126SOUTH CEDAR PARK GOOD NEWS 84 3 4 0 2 0 24 100 17,948 1,853

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SOUTH COPPERAS COVE GRACE 271 4 9 6 3 0 0 100 51,169 39,155SOUTH EVANT 35 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 7,085 2,443SOUTH FLORENCE 75 3 5 5 1 0 14 100 16,373 758SOUTH GATESVILLE 132 2 6 4 2 0 0 100 45,816 10,519SOUTH GEORGETOWN FIRST 695 30 24 7 22 13 13 100 206,725 97,076SOUTH GEORGETOWN ST JOHN 314 5 14 5 22 30 60 100 80,138 57,226SOUTH GEORGETOWN ST PAUL 25 1 2 1 0 0 0 100 3,779 510SOUTH GEORGETOWN WELLSPRING 235 2 13 6 0 2 35 100 69,747 9,660SOUTH GRANGER 11 1 0 0 1 0 0 100 1,103 298SOUTH HARKER HEIGHTS 167 15 11 2 2 0 18 100 26,922 3,111SOUTH HOLLAND 31 2 1 1 0 0 0 100 2,676 4,591SOUTH HUTTO DISCOVERY 135 19 6 0 2 0 0 100 17,879 5,132SOUTH JARRELL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 3,149 0SOUTH JONESBORO 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 787 24SOUTH KELL'S BRANCH 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 315 0SOUTH KILLEEN FIRST 477 26 22 24 35 23 172 100 99,346 16,491SOUTH KILLEEN LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION 240 21 12 10 11 9 404 100 50,696 47,220SOUTH KILLEEN ST ANDREW 100 5 5 6 7 1 3 100 24,404 11,411SOUTH KILLEEN ST LUKE 320 5 7 3 2 0 0 100 42,824 4,979SOUTH LANHAM 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 1,103 60SOUTH LITTLE RIVER 103 4 5 4 2 0 0 100 17,161 582SOUTH MOODY 37 0 3 2 0 0 0 101 9,251 1,511SOUTH MOODY LEON 65 1 5 1 1 0 0 103 7,597 7,298SOUTH MOOREVILLE 115 1 8 2 2 0 14 100 10,391 607SOUTH MOSHEIM 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 853 1,240

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SOUTH NOLANVILLE 45 5 2 0 1 0 0 100 4,408 1,353SOUTH OGLESBY 22 0 0 0 1 0 0 100 4,793 2,151SOUTH PIDCOKE 29 0 1 0 0 0 2 100 2,992 1,592SOUTH PURMELA 15 2 1 0 0 0 0 100 2,834 186SOUTH ROGERS 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 2,204 68SOUTH ROSEBUD 32 1 2 0 0 0 0 100 8,030 0SOUTH ROUND ROCK FIRST 1,362 65 34 72 58 1,322 88 100 224,199 181,434SOUTH ROUND ROCK ST PHILIP 319 25 9 6 16 1 71 100 83,600 18,227SOUTH ROUND ROCK JOURNEY OF FAITH 77 3 2 3 0 0 16 - 0 0SOUTH SALADO 280 18 13 16 14 8 72 100 67,542 58,772SOUTH TAYLOR FIRST 80 4 5 2 1 0 0 100 16,374 558SOUTH TAYLOR TENTH STREET 38 0 1 2 2 0 0 100 10,391 1,770SOUTH TEMPLE BETHEL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 945 257SOUTH TEMPLE FIRST 610 37 29 12 6 0 0 100 161,065 18,306SOUTH TEMPLE OAK PARK 120 3 6 3 0 0 0 100 34,795 4,361SOUTH TEMPLE ST JAMES 160 16 4 6 0 0 0 100 11,180 4,617SOUTH TEMPLE ST PAUL 34 0 3 1 0 0 0 100 9,447 1,406SOUTH THRALL 17 0 0 1 2 0 0 100 2,362 453SOUTH TROY 104 4 10 0 2 0 0 100 22,042 4,776

WEST BALLINGER COMUNIDAD DE FE 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0WEST BALLINGER FIRST 82 1 7 20 10 0 0 100 21,156 5,241WEST BANGS 50 0 2 1 0 0 0 100 12,263 1,256WEST BLANKET 36 0 3 1 0 0 0 101 5,035 2,432

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WEST BLUFF DALE 39 0 2 3 0 3 20 100 7,139 895WEST BRECKENRIDGE FIRST 113 8 9 6 5 0 10 58 26,617 5,667WEST BRECKENRIDGE ST PAUL 25 0 1 0 0 0 0 101 5,963 2,593WEST BROWNWOOD CENTRAL UMC 68 2 4 0 5 0 0 100 25,649 3,168WEST BROWNWOOD EMANUEL CHAPEL 35 1 3 1 1 0 0 100 2,423 64WEST BROWNWOOD FIRST UMC 212 1 13 4 2 0 0 100 69,167 11,047WEST BROWNWOOD LAKE BROWNWOOD 18 1 1 0 0 0 0 100 7,074 608WEST CEDAR SPRINGS 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 1,017 1,028WEST CISCO FIRST 39 1 3 0 2 0 0 100 20,043 896WEST COLEMAN FIRST 96 6 5 3 0 0 0 100 23,996 9,637WEST COLEMAN TRINITY 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 105 5,000 128WEST COMANCHE FIRST 140 1 7 2 1 0 14 100 28,296 10,227WEST CRANFILLS GAP 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 101 5,168 1,133WEST CROSS PLAINS 57 0 5 0 1 0 0 100 15,656 10,522WEST DE LEON FIRST 102 0 8 2 2 12 1 100 28,820 6,565WEST DELEON MORTON CHAPEL 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 720 4,740WEST DUBLIN FIRST 37 10 4 0 1 0 0 100 14,541 3,666WEST DUBLIN LAUREL STREET 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 3,013 1,892WEST EARLY 71 0 6 3 3 0 0 102 21,818 258WEST EASTLAND 97 13 7 4 0 0 13 101 39,470 1,848WEST EOLIAN 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 982 84WEST GORDON 64 2 1 2 1 0 0 104 13,230 5,552WEST GORMAN 15 1 1 0 1 0 0 100 5,698 152WEST GOULDBUSK 19 0 3 0 1 0 0 100 3,995 726WEST GRAFORD 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 101 2,058 448

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WEST GRAHAM FIRST 393 16 21 14 10 0 51 100 131,532 25,678WEST GRAHAM SALEM-CRESTVIEW 22 0 0 1 0 0 0 71 4,126 0WEST GRAHAM TONK VALLEY 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 763 0WEST GREEN'S CREEK 32 2 2 0 1 0 0 100 4,848 240WEST GUSTINE 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 3,275 1,071WEST HAMILTON 90 2 7 7 3 14 0 100 31,440 11,051WEST HANNIBAL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 1,048 366WEST HICO 86 1 6 5 1 0 22 100 26,527 5,251WEST IREDELL 25 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 6,353 1,061WEST JEAN 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 101 2,830 388WEST LAMKIN 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 2,096 983WEST MAY 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 4,650 1,935WEST MAY FISHERMEN'S CHAPEL 15 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 200 0WEST MINERAL WELLS CENTRAL 59 3 5 0 2 0 2 100 9,152 708WEST MINERAL WELLS FIRST 114 3 8 4 3 0 22 100 39,141 30,767WEST MORGAN MILL 54 5 4 3 0 2 0 100 7,925 5,852WEST MULLIN 35 4 0 1 0 0 0 101 2,915 583WEST MURRAY 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 763 22WEST NEWCASTLE 48 2 5 1 0 15 0 100 9,023 1,179WEST NOVICE 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 100 2,161 6,233WEST OLNEY 72 3 7 1 2 14 0 100 35,456 19,946WEST PALO PINTO 15 0 0 1 1 4 0 100 2,923 291WEST RANGER 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 5,372 548WEST RISING STAR 9 0 0 16 0 0 0 100 2,685 1,322WEST SANTA ANNA 22 0 1 1 0 0 0 101 7,950 969

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WEST SANTO 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 101 1,029 1,234WEST STEPHENVILLE FIRST 260 0 10 4 7 10 5 101 85,066 59,901WEST STEPHENVILLE OAKDALE 111 4 6 5 0 0 5 100 18,602 2,642WEST STRAWN 14 0 0 1 0 0 3 100 2,033 847WEST TRICKHAM 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 328 8WEST VALERA 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 393 10WEST WINTERS 70 2 5 3 0 0 0 100 13,427 561WEST ZEPHYR 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 100 4,848 280

NEW ARL WESLEY GHANAIAN COMM of FAITH 54 2 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0NEW CEDAR PARK ROCKBRIDGE 146 10 0 10 6 0 25 - 0 3,600NEW FORT WORTH LIFE POINT 199 8 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 5,000NEW FORT WORTH OUR MANNA KOREAN 35 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 0 0

* Other Giving: statistical columns Special Day Offerings: 99, 100, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 124 Askings: 108, 110, 111, 114 Advance Specials (General & Conf.): 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 65.5, 92, 101 Direct Gifts to UM causes: 48 Non-UM benevolent & charitable causes: 49

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Administrative Review Committee ............................................................................................ 13 Africa University ..................................................................................................................... 297 Appointments ......................................................................................................................... 130 Audit ....................................................................................................................................... 369 AWARDS Bishop’s Preaching Excellence Award ............................................................................ 167 Five Star Mission Awards ............................................................................................... 211 Morris Walker Scholarship Award ................................................................................... 178 Board of Trustees ................................................................................................................... 274 Board of Laity .................................................................................................................... 12, 176 Board of Ordained Ministry ................................................................................................ 13, 175 Board of Pensions & Health Benefits ................................................................................. 18, 245 Board of Trustees .............................................................................................................. 19, 266 Budget .................................................................................................................................... 229 Business of the Annual Conference (disciplinary questions) ................................................... 103 By Laws of Texas Wesley Foundation Texas Christian University .............................................................................................. 179 University of Texas at Arlington ...................................................................................... 187 Weatherford College ....................................................................................................... 194 Cafeteria Plan......................................................................................................................... 264 Candler School of Theology ................................................................................................... 299 CENTERS Center for Evangelism & Church Growth .................................................................. 15, 151 Center for Leadership ............................................................................................... 11, 159 Center for Mission Support ....................................................................................... 16, 208 Central Texas Conference TUMCA Students.......................................................................... 295 Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns .................................................................................. 14 Church & Society Leadership Team ......................................................................................... 17

Coaching/Mentoring for Effectiveness ...................................................................................... 13 Commission on Archives & History .................................................................................... 17, 223 Commission on Equitable Compensation & Clergy Benefits ................................................... 240 Committee on Episcopal Residence ......................................................................................... 16 Committee on Episcopacy ................................................................................................. 15, 166 Committee on Investigations .................................................................................................... 13 Committee on Investigations for Diaconal Ministers .................................................................. 13 Communications & IT Report .................................................................................................. 165 Conference Boards, Centers, Committees, Councils, Teams, Task Groups ........................... 129 Conference Connectional Table ........................................................................................ 16, 201 Conference Core Leadership Team .......................................................................................... 11 Conference Counsel on Youth Ministry ..................................................................................... 15 Conference Score Card .......................................................................................................... 160 Conference Service Center Mailing Address .............................................................................. 7 Conference Service Center Relocation .................................................................................. 268 Council on Finance & Administration ................................................................................. 17, 235 CTC Campus Ministry Boards .................................................................................................. 22 CTCYM .................................................................................................................................. 209


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Death Benefits ........................................................................................................................ 254 Disaster Response ................................................................................................................. 207 District Boards of Church Location & Buildings ......................................................................... 12 District Committees on Ministry ................................................................................................ 14 District Superintendents .......................................................................................................... 8 EAP ................................................................................................................................. 168, 174 Emmaus Board of Director’s Representative ............................................................................ 14 Equitable Compensation Fund........................................................................................... 17, 241 Exodus Project (Progress Check) ........................................................................................... 161 Financial Statements .............................................................................................................. 369 General Board of Higher Education & Ministry Representative ................................................. 15 General Conference Delegates ................................................................................................ 10 Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Center .................................................................................... 20, 223 Guiding Principles and Best Practices .................................................................................... 337 HealthFlex Premiums ............................................................................................................ 255 Health & Welfare .................................................................................................................... 224 Health & Welfare Leadership Team .......................................................................................... 17 Historical Registrar ................................................................................................................. 335 Homes for Retired Ministers .............................................................................................. 20, 245 Huston-Tillotson University ..................................................................................................... 301 Inclusiveness Umbrella Team ................................................................................................... 17 INDEX .................................................................................................................................... 389 Insurance Premiums (Health 2012) ........................................................................................ 255 Jurisdictional Delegates/Alternate Delegates ............................................................................ 10 Lydia Patterson Institute ......................................................................................................... 284 MEMOIRS .............................................................................................................................. 319 Mental Health Concerns ......................................................................................................... 168 Methodist Children’s Home ................................................................................................ 21, 287 Methodist Mission Home ................................................................................................... 21, 289 Mileage Reimbursement ......................................................................................................... 239 Mount Sequoyah .................................................................................................................... 285 Moving Allowance .................................................................................................................. 243 Moving Expenses ............................................................................................................ 243, 347 Officers of the Annual Conference .............................................................................................. 7 Parsonage Standards ............................................................................................................. 348 Pastoral Consultation Line ...................................................................................................... 173 Pastoral Records .................................................................................................................... 355 Pension & Benefit Arrearage Report ....................................................................................... 252 Perkins School of Theology .................................................................................................... 310 Phone Numbers for the Conference Staff ............................................................................... 7 Phone Numbers for the District Staff ...................................................................................... 8 Policies & Procedures ............................................................................................................ 343 Procedures for Nominations to Annual Conference ................................................................ 344 RESOLUTIONS Resolution Ratifying Previous Property Transactions ...................................................... 158 Resolution for Approval of United Methodist Historical Site Marker ................................. 224 Resolution Relating to Rental-Housing Allowances for Retired or Ministers on Incapacity Leave of this Conference ........................................................................................... 263


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Resolution for the Recommendation for the Conference Service Center Office Relocation ................................................................................................................. 272 Resolution for the Discontinuance of Riesel UMC of Central District ............................... 278 Resolution Creating the Foundation for the Central Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. .................................................................................... 284 Retiree Health Benefits ........................................................................................................... 257 Roll of the Conference (Clergy & Lay Members) ....................................................................... 25 ROLL IN HEAVEN - list of deceased Central Texas Conference clergy ................................. 327 School of Business & Technology (SBT) ................................................................................ 306 Sexual Ethics Policy ............................................................................................................... 352 Share Support from CTC Churches ........................................................................................ 153 Southern Methodist University ................................................................................................ 311 Southwestern University ......................................................................................................... 312 Special Day Offerings ............................................................................................................. 237 Statistical Tables .................................................................................................................... 371 Sustentation Fund .................................................................................................................. 265 Task Force on Counseling ...................................................................................................... 167 Texas Health Resources ........................................................................................................ 290 Texas Methodist Foundation .................................................................................................. 293 Texas United Methodist College Association .......................................................................... 294 Texas Wesleyan University ...................................................................................................... 22 Trustees of Conference Related Institutions ............................................................................. 21 UMVIM ................................................................................................................................... 209 United Methodist Women ....................................................................................................... 203 Uston-Tillotson University ....................................................................................................... 301 Vacation Policy ....................................................................................................................... 351 Volunteers in Missions ............................................................................................................ 214 Walk to Emmaus .................................................................................................................... 206 Wesleyan Homes, Inc. ............................................................................................................ 296 Youth & Young Adult Ministry ................................................................................................. 152

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